m-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Sodium Salt from Japan
Sodium m-hydroxybenzoate, the sodium salt of m-hydroxybenzoic acid, is classified with the parent acid under Chapter 29 note 5(C)(1) for inorganic salts of organic compounds. It is used as a preservative intermediate and falls under this tariff item as a carboxylic acid with phenol function.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the salt is an inorganic salt of m-hydroxybenzoic acid and not a double salt or complex, which could affect classification
• Provide the chemical formula and CAS number on the commercial invoice
• If the salt is used as a preservative, verify if it falls under food additive regulations