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Gluconic Acid 50% Aqueous Solution from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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