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Sorbic Acid 99% Technical Grade from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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