2918.16.50—Gluconic acid, its salts and esters, other
General duty rate
3.7%
Across 3 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Up one level: 2918.16 — Gluconic acid, its salts and esters: (subheading)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 2918.16.50 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Gluconic acid, its salts and esters, other. It sits in Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries and rolls up 3 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of 3.7%. 2 AD/CVD orders flag at least one child line.
10-digit lines under 2918.16.50(3)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
AD/CVD orders(2)
Antidumping or countervailing orders covering one or more lines under 2918.16.50
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 2918.16.50 cover?
HTS 2918.16.50 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Gluconic acid, its salts and esters, other. It belongs to Chapter 29 and rolls up 3 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2918.16.50?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 2918.16.50 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of 3.7%. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 2918.16.50?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 2918.16.50 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 2918.16.50?
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