Ascorbyl Palmitate Antioxidant from China
Vitamin C palmitate ester used primarily as a vitamin derivative and fat-soluble antioxidant in food and cosmetic formulations. Classified in HTS 2936.90.0150 as a synthetic vitamin derivative (ascorbic acid ester) per Chapter 29 organic compound definitions.
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 GRAS status documentation and purity certificates for food contact applications
• Specify exact ester composition to maintain Chapter 29 classification
• Avoid cosmetic-ready packaging that triggers Chapter 33 classification