Sodium Erythorbate Bulk Antioxidant for Meats from Japan
Industrial bulk sodium erythorbate specifically packaged for meat processing to prevent oxidation and color fading. HTS 2932.20.50.30 applies to this pure lactone compound meeting chapter 29 criteria for separate organic chemicals. Used at 0.05-0.1% levels in cured meats.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%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
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Register with FSIS for meat processing use; provide proof of GRAS status under 9 CFR 424.21,Use tamper-evident packaging to prevent contamination claims during customs inspection