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Food Grade Sodium Gluconate USP from Japan

Pharmaceutical/food grade sodium gluconate meets USP standards for use as a sequestrant in beverages and nutritional supplements. As the sodium salt of gluconic acid, it qualifies under 2918.16.50.10 for carboxylic acids with alcohol function. Chapter 29 applies to pure compounds regardless of food use, excluding mixtures.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Provide USP certificate of analysis and FDA prior notice for food contact applications

Label as 'food grade' but classify based on chemical identity, not end use

Food Grade Sodium Gluconate USP from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.16.50.10