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Malic Acid 50% Aqueous Solution from Mexico

50% malic acid dissolved in water for safe transport and handling in food/pharma applications. Allowed under HTS 2918.19.60.00 per Chapter 29 note (d) as malic acid product dissolved in water, provided it's a normal transport method.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

100%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6096%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Include concentration certificate confirming ≤50% solution qualifies under Chapter 29 note (d) water dissolution provision

Use UN-approved packaging for corrosive liquid; declare as 'malic acid solution' not generic chemical mixture

Avoid stabilizers that render solution suitable for specific use beyond transport/safety per note (e)