Granular Sorbic Acid (Cosmetic Grade) from China
Granulated sorbic acid meeting cosmetic industry purity standards, functioning as an antimicrobial preservative in personal care formulations. Falls under HTS 2916.19.20.00 as the specific unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid sorbic acid, chemically defined per chapter notes. Particle size optimized for easy dissolution in emulsions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) safety data and batch certificates; verify granulation doesn't alter chemical identity per CBP rulings; declare end-use to avoid reclassification as finished cosmetic preparations