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Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Lactone from Mexico

Ascorbic acid features an enediol-lactone structure with oxygen heteroatoms only, classified under HTS 2932.20.50. Used as antioxidant in food, pharma, and cosmetics.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Food grade requires USP/NF certificate; pharma grade needs DMF filing

Particle size specification critical for dissolution rate compliance