Potassium Sorbate with Anti-Caking Agent from China
Potassium sorbate containing minimal silicon dioxide anti-caking agent as permitted by chapter note (f), classified under HTS 2916.19.10.00. The anti-caking addition is solely for transport/preservation without rendering it specific-use. Used in dry food mixes and seasonings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare exact anti-caking agent percentage (<2% typical) per chapter note (f)
• Provide flowability test data if questioned
• Pitfall: excessive stabilizer triggers 3824 reclassification