Gluconic Acid Sodium Salt Technical Grade from Germany
Technical grade sodium gluconate functions as concrete admixture and cleaner, classified under HTS 2918.16.50.90 as other gluconic salts despite sodium gluconate subheading. Meets Chapter 29 organic acid salt definition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• pH specification (6.5-8.5) and chloride content (<0.07%) required for construction use
• Bulk supersacks need proper UN packaging certification for sea transport