Benzoic Acid Sodium Salt Dihydrate from Japan
Sodium benzoate dihydrate (NaC7H5O2·2H2O), the hydrated form of the sodium salt of benzoic acid. Chapter note 1(d) permits products dissolved in water, and hydrates are considered chemically defined compounds, so it falls under this tariff item.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the water of hydration is part of the crystal structure and not free moisture
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the dihydrate form
• Ensure the product is not a solution, which would be classified differently