Gluconic Acid Sodium Salt Technical Grade from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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