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Gluconic Acid 50% Aqueous Solution from Mexico

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 — 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

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