Gluconic Acid pH Adjuster Concentrate from Japan
85% gluconic acid concentrate used as pH buffer in cosmetics and personal care formulations. Pure acid form qualifies for HTS 2918.16.10.00 classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cosmetic grade requires heavy metals and microbial testing certificates
• Confirm no added preservatives that would create mixture classification
• INCI declaration as 'Gluconic Acid' supports pure compound status