Ascorbyl Palmitate from Germany
Ascorbyl palmitate is a fat-soluble antioxidant ester of ascorbic acid, featuring the characteristic lactone ring structure. Classified under HTS 2932.20.3000 as an aromatic lactone per additional U.S. note 3. Used in food preservation and cosmetics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide esterification documentation confirming retention of lactone functionality,Include stability data showing compliance with chapter note (e) solvent limitations,Label with exact chemical name and CAS number (137-66-6) for verification