Calcium Propionate from Germany
Calcium propionate, the calcium salt of propionic acid, is widely used as an antimicrobial agent in bakery products. Classified under HTS 2915.50.50.00 as 'other' salts and esters of propionic acid. Meets chapter note requirements for inorganic salts of organic acids.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include certificate of analysis showing minimum 98% purity for food-grade calcium propionate
• Label shipments clearly as 'food additive' to facilitate FDA import alert screening