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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

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

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