Gluconic Acid 50% Aqueous Solution from China
Gluconic acid solution at 50% concentration is the pure acid form with alcohol functions, permitted under Chapter 29 note (d) for water-dissolved products. Classified in HTS 2918.16.50 as 'other' gluconic acid, its structure features five hydroxyl groups on the carbohydrate-derived chain.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify exact concentration and pH to confirm it qualifies as note (d) water solution without rendering for specific use
• Provide microbial testing results due to aqueous nature prone to contamination during ocean transport
• Use HDPE/compatible containers certified for acidic solutions to prevent leaching