Beverage Industry Sodium Isoascorbate Crystals from Japan
Fine crystal sodium erythorbate for fruit juice and beverage stabilization, preventing browning and flavor loss. Pure heterocyclic lactone under HTS 2932.20.50.30 per chapter chemical definition. Dissolves rapidly for in-line processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• File FDA Prior Notice 72 hours before arrival with beverage processing end-use declaration,Test for chlorate residues (<0.01 mg/kg) increasingly required by juice industry standards,Specify crystal size (20-40 mesh) in documentation to match processing equipment requirements