Pharma-Grade Potassium Sorbate USP from China
USP-grade potassium sorbate meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical applications, classified under HTS 2916.19.10.00. As a chemically defined salt of sorbic acid, it serves as an antimicrobial preservative in liquid medications and syrups. Chapter notes confirm classification for pure compounds with stabilizers for safety/transport.
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
• File Drug Master File (DMF) with FDA and provide USP certificate of analysis
• Ensure compliance with 21 CFR 184.1854 for GRAS status in drugs
• Pitfall: incorrect pharma vs food grade declaration affects bonding requirements