Monostearyl Citrate Emulsifier from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
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
Import Tips
• GRAS petition status verification; HLB value documentation; bakery-specific food facility registration