Food Grade Petroleum Jelly from China
White mineral oil-derived petroleum jelly compliant with FDA 21 CFR 172.878 for food contact applications like confectionery release agents and fruit coating. HTS 2712.10.00.00 covers this as petroleum jelly used industrially, not retail. Provides non-toxic barrier properties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FDA conformance letter and saybolt color specs for food grade verification
• Import in food-safe drums; label as 'not for direct consumption'
• Test for polycyclic aromatics below 21 CFR limits to prevent rejection