Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate EP/BP Grade
European Pharmacopoeia compliant calcium gluconate monohydrate, the hydrated salt of gluconic acid providing both calcium and hydration stability. Falls under HTS 2918.16.5020 per chapter notes for salts of carboxylic acids with alcohol function. Bulk pharmaceutical ingredient for tablets and injectables.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If it's the anhydrous form rather than monohydrate
Anhydrous calcium gluconate has separate statistical suffix; hydration state affects precise classification.
If for agricultural formulations as plant calcium supplement
Fertilizer-grade calcium gluconates shift to Chapter 31 when primarily for crop nutrition.
If containing sugar impurities exceeding purity specs
Products with significant sugar derivatives fall under sugar esters/ethers heading 2940.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include EP/BP certificates and water content analysis; monohydrate form must show <10% free water
• Label as 'not for direct food use' if pharma-grade to avoid dual FDA/USDA scrutiny
• Verify no heavy metal contamination via ICP-MS reports for smooth CBP release
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Calcium Gluconate USP Powder
Pharmaceutical-grade calcium gluconate powder meeting USP standards, consisting of the calcium salt of gluconic acid, a carboxylic acid with alcohol function. Classified under HTS 2918.16.5020 as calcium gluconate, its pure chemical form fits chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined organic compounds and its specific subheading. Used primarily in IV solutions and oral supplements for calcium replenishment.
Food-Grade Calcium Gluconate FG-95 Powder
95% pure calcium gluconate powder certified for food use as a calcium fortifier and sequestrant in dairy and beverages. Classified in 2918.16.5020 as the defined calcium salt of gluconic acid per chapter note (a). Meets FCC standards for direct food addition.
Pharmaceutical Calcium Gluconate for Injection API
Sterile bulk calcium gluconate API specifically for compounding 10% injection solutions to treat hypocalcemia. HTS 2918.16.5020 classification follows chapter note (C)(1) for organic salts used in pharma. High-purity with pyrogen-free certification.
Calcium Gluconate 98% Technical Grade
Technical-grade 98% calcium gluconate for industrial uses like cleaning agents and metal surface treatment. Pure chemical form matches HTS 2918.16.5020 per chapter definitions for gluconic acid salts. Not for food/pharma due to impurity tolerances.
Kosher Certified Calcium Gluconate Powder
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Calcium Gluconate Dihydrate Crystals
Crystalline dihydrate form of calcium gluconate offering better solubility for aqueous formulations. HTS 2918.16.5020 covers all hydration states of this specific salt per chapter salt classification rules. Used in effervescent tablets.