Food-Grade Aluminum Phosphate from Japan
Food-grade aluminum phosphate (E541) acts as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in processed cheeses and powdered foods. HTS 2835.29.10.00 covers this purified aluminum phosphate meeting food chemical codex standards. It prevents separation and improves texture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mandatory FDA prior notice and foreign manufacturer registration for food additives
• Certificate of analysis must show heavy metals <10 ppm per FCC monograph