Benzoic Acid from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
19.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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