Gluconic Acid 50% Aqueous Solution from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
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