Monostearyl Citrate Emulsifier from Japan
Monostearyl citrate acts as a food emulsifier and antistaling agent in bakery products. As a partial ester of citric acid and stearyl alcohol, it qualifies under HTS 2918.15.5000.
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
• GRAS petition status verification; HLB value documentation; bakery-specific food facility registration