Ascorbic Acid Powder Food Grade from Germany
Fine white crystalline powder of ascorbic acid standardized for food industry applications like fortification and preservation. Falls under HTS 2936.27.00.00 as a separate chemically defined Vitamin C derivative used primarily as a vitamin. Meets FCC specifications for direct food contact.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide FCC certificate and kosher/halal certifications commonly required by food importers
• Declare exact particle size (typically 40-80 mesh) as it affects classification purity
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption to maintain vitamin activity