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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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