Glyceryl Monolaurate (Monolaurin) from Mexico
Monolaurin, or glyceryl monolaurate, is a glycerol ether with lauric acid, known for antimicrobial properties. It qualifies under HTS 2909.49.20.00 as a chemically defined glycerol ether. Used in food preservation and cosmetics.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include microbial efficacy testing if marketed for preservation to support use claims
• Label clearly as 'not for direct food addition' if technical grade
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification as industrial preparations under 3824