2918.16—Gluconic acid, its salts and esters
General duty rate
3.7% – 6%
Across 4 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 2918.16 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Gluconic acid, its salts and esters. It sits in Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries and rolls up 4 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from 3.7% to 6%. 2 AD/CVD orders flag at least one child line.
10-digit lines under 2918.16(4)
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
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 2918.16 cover?
HTS 2918.16 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Gluconic acid, its salts and esters. It belongs to Chapter 29 and rolls up 4 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2918.16?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 2918.16 range from 3.7% to 6%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 2918.16?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 2918.16 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?
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