Potassium Sorbate Granular Powder from Canada
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, classified under HTS 2916.19.10.00 as a specific derivative. This granular form is widely used as a preservative in food and beverage products to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacterial growth. It meets chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds with added stabilizers for preservation.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Verify food-grade certification and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) showing purity >99%
• Comply with FDA GRAS status and ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption
• Common pitfall: misdeclaration as general sorbic acid salts