Ferrous Gluconate from Canada
Ferrous gluconate is the iron(II) salt of gluconic acid, qualifying as an aromatic carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function per additional U.S. note 3. Falls under HTS 2918.99.4300 for tariff reporting of these specified organic salts. Primarily used as an iron supplement in nutritional products.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Submit FDA compliance docs for food/ supplement imports to validate classification
• Specify iron content percentage to avoid reclassification as metal compounds
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain gluconate salts from specific countries