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