Food-Grade Potassium Sorbate 25kg Bags from China
Pure potassium sorbate packaged in industrial 25kg bags for food manufacturing, specifically classified under HTS 2916.19.10.00 as the potassium salt of sorbic acid. This product prevents microbial spoilage in products like cheese, yogurt, and soft drinks. It qualifies under chapter notes for chemically defined organic compounds suitable for general preservative use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.1%
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
• Obtain prior FDA registration for food contact substances and include batch-specific CoA
• Use moisture-proof liners in bags to maintain efficacy
• Avoid classifying as cosmetic ingredient to prevent higher duties