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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

GRAS petition status verification; HLB value documentation; bakery-specific food facility registration

Monostearyl Citrate Emulsifier from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.15.50.00