Citric Acid Monoglyceride from Mexico
Partial ester of citric acid and glycerol, featuring multiple carboxyl, ester, and hydroxyl oxygen functions. Classified 2918.99.5000 per Chapter 29 ester classification rules. Used as emulsifier in food and cosmetics.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• HLB value and saponification number required to confirm ester identity
• FDA 21 CFR 182.3149 compliance documentation for direct food additive use
• Free citric acid content >5% may trigger dual classification consideration