Sorbic Acid 99% Technical Grade from Germany
Technical grade sorbic acid with 99% minimum purity for general industrial preservation applications including paints, adhesives, and technical fluids. Qualifies under HTS 2916.19.20.00 as chemically defined sorbic acid per Chapter 29 note (a), despite impurities below exclusion thresholds. Cost-effective alternative to food/pharma grades.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide assay certificates confirming 99% purity to avoid 'preparations' classification; declare technical grade to distinguish from regulated food/pharma uses; check VOC regulations for certain applications