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Sorbic Acid Flakes (Industrial Preservative) from China

Flaked sorbic acid for industrial applications including feed preservation and technical formulations, recognized as a pure unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. Classified specifically under HTS 2916.19.20.00 per HTS nomenclature for sorbic acid. High purity with anti-caking additives permitted under Chapter 29 note (f).

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Document stabilizer content under Chapter 29 note (f) limits; provide end-use statements distinguishing from food/pharma grades; ensure flake form doesn't trigger 'preparation' classification