Technical Sodium Gluconate for Detergents from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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