Gluconic Acid Sodium Salt Technical Grade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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