Bulk Calcium Gluconate for Dairy Fortification from Mexico
High-solubility calcium gluconate specifically for fortifying milk products and preventing precipitation. Pure chemical classified 2918.16.5020; chapter notes exclude only finished foods. FCC Grade III for dairy processing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Dairy solubility test data (<0.01% precipitation) supports food use claims
• No animal-derived certification if veg-sourced for kosher/dairy separation
• TSCA not required; declare as food processing aid