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Anti-Caking Sorbic Acid (Food Processing) from Japan

Sorbic acid treated with anti-caking agents for food processing equipment applications, classified as sorbic acid under HTS 2916.19.20.00 per Chapter 29 note (f). Maintains >99% active content with food-approved flow agents. Designed for dry mix and intermediate food processing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Verify anti-caking agents on FDA indirect additive inventory; provide flow agent safety data; ensure total additives <1% to maintain pure compound status

Anti-Caking Sorbic Acid (Food Processing) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2916.19.20.00