Sodium Gluconate from Canada
Sodium gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, an aromatic carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function as defined in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. It is chemically defined and falls under HTS 2918.99.4300 due to its classification as a product specified in that note for tariff purposes. Commonly used as a chelating agent in detergents and concrete admixtures.
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
• Verify compliance with additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for exact product inclusion before import
• Provide detailed chemical analysis and CAS number (527-07-1) in documentation to confirm classification
• Avoid misclassification as inorganic salts (Chapter 28) by emphasizing organic carboxylic acid structure