Food Grade Propylene Glycol FCC from China
Propylene glycol certified to Food Chemicals Codex standards for use as GRAS humectant in bakery, beverages, and confections. Pure chemical compound classification under HTS 2905.32.00.00 per Chapter 29 note (a).
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• File FDA Prior Notice 72 hours before arrival for food additive imports
• Include FCC specification sheet confirming propylene glycol ≥99.5%, glycols ≤0.25% total
• Use kosher/halal certifications if targeting those markets