Technical Grade Potassium Sorbate 98% from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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