Potassium Sorbate Flake Form from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
13.1%
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
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