Ascorbic Acid Powder Food Grade from Mexico
Fine white crystalline powder of ascorbic acid standardized for food industry applications like fortification and preservation. Falls under HTS 2936.27.00.00 as a separate chemically defined Vitamin C derivative used primarily as a vitamin. Meets FCC specifications for direct food contact.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%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
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FCC certificate and kosher/halal certifications commonly required by food importers
• Declare exact particle size (typically 40-80 mesh) as it affects classification purity
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption to maintain vitamin activity