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Dust-Free Sorbic Acid Beads from Japan

Dust-controlled sorbic acid beads using Chapter 29 note (g) anti-dusting agents for safe handling in food plants. Maintains sorbic acid classification under HTS 2916.19.20.00 as pure unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. Processing equipment compatible.

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

Document anti-dusting agent safety for food contact; verify bead integrity maintains chemical purity; equipment trial data supports processing claims