Potassium Sorbate Granular Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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