Gluconic Acid pH Adjuster Concentrate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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