Bulk Folic Acid for Fortification from China
High-purity folic acid specifically for food fortification programs (cereals, flour, rice). HTS 2936.29.10.00 classification as unmixed synthetic vitamin used primarily as such. Meets WHO specifications for mandatory fortification standards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide FDA food contact notification and GRAS status documentation for fortification use
• Include overage calculations (typically 50-100% excess) required for heat processing losses
• Ensure particle size specification (10-50 microns) for uniform food mixing per FDA guidelines