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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