Potassium Caffeate Salt from Japan
Potassium caffeate, salt of caffeic acid (hydroxycinnamic acid), directly matches HTS 2918.29.2000 description. Water-soluble form for pharmaceutical and food additive applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% 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
• Counterion analysis (K+ via AAS) and pH stability data required
• GRAS affirmation if food use; separate FDA prior notice
• Pure salt packaging; no diluents