Zinc Gluconate Lozenges Base

Zinc gluconate as pure chemical for lozenge production, an aromatic oxygen-function carboxylic acid salt per U.S. note 3. HTS 2918.99.4300 applies to this bulk ingredient before final formulation. Essential for cold remedy supplements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 31.5%

If finished cold remedy lozenges

Completed dosage forms with flavors shift to pharmaceutical products.

2918.99.05.00Higher: 40.8% vs 31.5%

If non-note 3 aromatic salts

Other simple aromatic carboxylates classify before note 3 products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'for further manufacturing' to maintain chemical classification

Provide USP/NF grade certification for U.S. market entry

Risk of reclassification if packaged retail-ready as Chapter 30 medicaments

Related Products under HTS 2918.99.43.00

Sodium Gluconate

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.

Ferrous Gluconate

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.

Gluconic Acid 50% Solution

A 50% aqueous solution of gluconic acid, a chemically defined carboxylic acid with additional oxygen functions, described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. Classified in HTS 2918.99.4300 as it meets criteria for solutions necessary for transport/safety without altering general use. Used in cleaning, food, and pharmaceutical applications.

Potassium Gluconate Powder

Potassium gluconate powder is the potassium salt of gluconic acid, an aromatic polycarboxylic acid with oxygen functions as listed in additional U.S. note 3. HTS 2918.99.4300 covers this chemically pure organic salt product. Applied in food fortification and buffering agents.

Glucono-Delta-Lactone

Glucono-delta-lactone (GDL) is the lactone form of gluconic acid, chemically defined under additional U.S. note 3 as an oxygen-function carboxylic derivative. Falls under HTS 2918.99.4300 for these specified cyclic forms. Used as sequestrant and leavening agent in food.

Calcium Gluconate

Calcium gluconate, the calcium salt of gluconic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid derivative with oxygen functions covered by additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. Classified under HTS 2918.99.4300 as a specified product in this tariff subcategory. Widely used in pharmaceuticals and food supplements for calcium delivery.