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Granular Sorbic Acid (Cosmetic Grade) from Germany

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 — 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

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