Ethoxyquin Aquaculture Preservative Solution from China
33% ethoxyquin solution in vegetable oil for fish feed preservation, preventing fat oxidation in salmon and trout formulations. Chapter 29 note (e) allows solvent use for safety; classified HTS 2933.49.10.00 as the quinoline compound remains principal. Widely used in seafood processing plants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Solvent must be food-grade (vegetable oil typical); provide stability data proving no specific use formulation
• Pitfall: aquaculture importers often face FDA holds - file prior notice 72hrs advance