About HS Code 291813
This category encompasses the various salts and esters derived from tartaric acid, which are crucial for a range of industrial applications. Potassium bitartrate, commonly known as cream of tartar, is a well-known example, widely used as a leavening agent in baking and a stabilizer in winemaking. Other salts and esters serve as emulsifiers, stabilizers, and sequestrants in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Trade is driven by the demand for functional ingredients in processed foods, beverages, and personal care products. Importers include food manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and cosmetic producers globally. Exporters are typically chemical companies specializing in food additives and fine chemicals. Purity, specific functional properties, and regulatory compliance for food contact are critical trade considerations, ensuring product safety and efficacy across diverse markets.
Products Under This Code
Potassium bitartrate (Cream of Tartar), Sodium tartrate, Potassium sodium tartrate (Rochelle salt), Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (DATEM), Ethyl tartrate, Butyl tartrate, Calcium tartrate
Real World Examples
Jungbunzlauer Cream of Tartar, Danisco DATEM, Corbion DATEM, Merck Rochelle Salt, American Tartaric Products Potassium Bitartrate
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 291812 (tartaric acid itself) if the specific salt or ester form is not clearly identified, or with 382499 (chemical products n.e.c.) if it's part of a complex food additive blend.
Products Classified Under 2918.13
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
USA, Germany, and Japan are key importers, while China, Spain, and Italy are notable exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 291813?
HS code 291813 covers: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function); salts and esters of tartaric acid. This category encompasses the various salts and esters derived from tartaric acid, which are crucial for a range of industrial applications. Potassium bitartrate, commonly known as cream of tartar, is a well-known example, widely used as a leavening agent in baking and a stabilizer in winemaking. Other salts and esters serve as emulsifiers, stabilizers, and sequestrants in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Trade is driven by the demand for functional ingredients in processed foods, beverages, and personal care products. Importers include food manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and cosmetic producers globally. Exporters are typically chemical companies specializing in food additives and fine chemicals. Purity, specific functional properties, and regulatory compliance for food contact are critical trade considerations, ensuring product safety and efficacy across diverse markets.
What products fall under HS code 291813?
Potassium bitartrate (Cream of Tartar), Sodium tartrate, Potassium sodium tartrate (Rochelle salt), Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (DATEM), Ethyl tartrate, Butyl tartrate, Calcium tartrate
What are common misclassifications for HS code 291813?
Often confused with 291812 (tartaric acid itself) if the specific salt or ester form is not clearly identified, or with 382499 (chemical products n.e.c.) if it's part of a complex food additive blend.
How is HS code 291813 structured?
HS code 291813 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (18) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.