Benzoic Acid from China
Benzoic acid (C6H5COOH) is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid used as a food preservative, in pharmaceuticals, and as a chemical intermediate. It falls under HTS 2915.90.20.00 as a saturated aromatic monocarboxylic acid, distinct from its derivatives or anhydrides.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming aromatic monocarboxylic acid structure and purity levels
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations for food-grade benzoic acid imports, including prior notice requirements
• Avoid misclassification as derivatives; pure benzoic acid excludes salts, esters, or halogenated forms