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
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
• 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