Gluconic Acid 50% Aqueous Solution from Japan

Technical grade gluconic acid dissolved in water at 50% concentration, allowed under Chapter 29 note (d) for products of this chapter dissolved in water. Classifies under HTS 2918.16.50.90 as other gluconic acid, used in food and cleaning applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

3.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify solvent is water only; organic solvents may reclassify under note (e) transport exceptions

For food use, obtain prior FDA notice and ensure <0.1% heavy metals per food chemical codex