Technical Sodium Gluconate for Detergents from Japan
Sodium gluconate specifically produced for phosphate-free detergent formulations as builder and iron chelator. Remains classified under 2918.16.50.10 as pure chemical compound. Typical assay 98% minimum.
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
• Include builder performance data but classify based on chemical structure
• EPA Safer Choice recognition doesn't affect tariff classification
• Bulk supersacks need proper UN numbering for chelate solutions