Sodium Propionate Derived Propionic Acid from Japan
Propionic acid produced from sodium propionate salt conversion, used in baking preservatives. Falls under HTS 2915.50.1000 as the parent acid per Chapter note 5(C)(1) on salts classifying with the organic compound. High purity for food industry.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document salt-to-acid conversion process for purity verification; FDA GRAS status labeling; avoid moisture to prevent re-formation of salt