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Technical Grade Potassium Sorbate 98% from Germany

98% purity technical grade potassium sorbate for industrial applications like polymer stabilization, under HTS 2916.19.10.00. Still qualifies as chemically defined sorbic acid salt per chapter 29 despite lower purity. Used in coatings and adhesives preservation.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

File TSCA Premanufacture Notice for new chemical uses and SDS

Purity testing via HPLC required at entry

Distinguish from food-grade to avoid FDA scrutiny