Ferrous Gluconate FCC Granules
Ferrous gluconate, the iron(II) salt of gluconic acid, provides bioavailable iron for nutritional applications and falls under HTS 2918.16.50 as an 'other' gluconic acid salt. The compound retains the characteristic polyhydroxy carboxylic acid structure without additional oxygen functions.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chelated with quaternary ammonium compounds or presented as complex
Quaternary ammonium salts classification when iron is complexed beyond simple gluconate salt formation.
If when incorporated into finished food supplement premixes
Food preparations not elsewhere specified apply to formulated products containing ferrous gluconate.
If containing radioactive isotopes for medical tracing
Radioactive chemical elements classification supersedes organic salt heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit FCC specification certificates verifying iron content between 11.6-12.5% and low heavy metal levels
• Declare as food/chemical additive, not finished supplement, to maintain Chapter 29 classification
• Include stability data for moisture-sensitive ferrous gluconate to prevent oxidation during shipping
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