Ferrous Gluconate FCC Granules from Mexico
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.
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
• 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