Sodium Propionate from China
Sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. It falls under HTS 2915.50.50.00 as a salt of propionic acid not specifically provided for elsewhere in the subheading. Commonly used as a food preservative to inhibit mold growth.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide chemical analysis certificate confirming sodium propionate purity and absence of contaminants
• For food-grade imports, ensure FDA prior notice and compliance with 21 CFR food additive regulations
• Verify CAS number 137-40-6 on commercial invoice to avoid classification disputes