Potassium Sorbate Flake Form from China
Flake-form potassium sorbate, the potassium salt of 2,4-hexadienoic acid, specifically under HTS 2916.19.10.00 for unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivatives. Used in cosmetics and personal care products to prevent yeast/mold contamination. Pure compound status confirmed by chapter 29 notes excluding formulated mixtures.
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
• Submit TSCA certification for cosmetic ingredients and stability data
• Use anti-caking agents only as permitted by chapter note (g)
• Common issue: undervaluation based on bulk flake pricing