Technical Grade Gluconic Acid 99% Pure

High-purity technical grade gluconic acid at 99% concentration for industrial applications like metal cleaning and water treatment. Classified under HTS 2918.16.10.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2833.29Lower: 13.7% vs 41%

If converted to calcium gluconate for food fortification

Inorganic salts like calcium gluconate classified under Chapter 28 heading 2833.

3202.90.50.00Lower: 40% vs 41%

If when used in synthetic tanning extracts

Incorporation into tanning preparations shifts to Chapter 32 classification.

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 41%

If for pesticide herbicide formulations

Pesticide preparations containing gluconic acid as active ingredient classified in Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit GC-MS analysis confirming gluconic acid as principal component without disqualifying impurities

Label drums with UN number for corrosive liquids to meet DOT transport regulations

Avoid bulk packaging over 400L that might trigger mixture classification under 3824

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Gluconic Acid 50% Aqueous Solution

Gluconic acid in a 50% aqueous solution is a mild organic acid derived from glucose oxidation, classified under HTS 2918.16.10.00 as a chemically defined carboxylic acid with alcohol function. It is commonly used as a chelating agent in cleaning formulations and food processing.

D-Gluconic Acid Powder USP Grade

Pharmaceutical-grade D-gluconic acid powder meets USP standards for purity, classified under HTS 2918.16.10.00 as the pure carboxylic acid with alcohol function. Used in drug formulations and as a buffering agent in pharmaceuticals.

Food Grade Gluconic Acid Liquid

FCC-certified food grade gluconic acid liquid used as acidity regulator in beverages and dairy products. Falls under HTS 2918.16.10.00 as pure gluconic acid meeting Chapter 29 chemically defined compound requirements.

Gluconic Acid Industrial Drums

Bulk gluconic acid packaged in 55-gallon drums for manufacturing use in bottle washing and bottle rinse applications. Classified HTS 2918.16.10.00 as the pure acid, not a preparation for specific use per Chapter 29 note (e).

Pharma Gluconic Acid Crystals

Crystalline gluconic acid meeting EP/BP pharmacopeia standards for use in injectable formulations and antibiotic production. HTS 2918.16.10.00 classification as carboxylic acid with alcohol function.

Gluconic Acid Chelating Agent Solution

30% gluconic acid solution marketed as industrial chelating agent for scale removal in boilers. Pure gluconic acid qualifies for HTS 2918.16.10.00 despite application labeling.