Benzoic acid and its salts
Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: > Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: > Benzoic acid, its salts and esters: > Benzoic acid and its salts
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 2916.31.11
Sodium Benzoate Powder
Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a white crystalline powder widely used as a preservative in foods, beverages, and cosmetics. It falls under HTS 2916.31.11 as a salt of benzoic acid, which is specifically provided for in this subheading within the aromatic monocarboxylic acids category.
Potassium Benzoate Crystals
Potassium benzoate is the potassium salt of benzoic acid, commonly used as an antimicrobial preservative in acidic foods and soft drinks. Classified under HTS 2916.31.11 as a benzoic acid salt within aromatic monocarboxylic acids.
Benzoic Acid Flakes USP Grade
Benzoic acid flakes meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical applications, used in manufacturing antiseptics and as a preservative. Falls under HTS 2916.31.11 as the parent aromatic monocarboxylic acid.
Calcium Benzoate Granules
Calcium benzoate granules serve as a preservative in pet food and animal feed formulations. This calcium salt of benzoic acid is classified under HTS 2916.31.11 per Chapter 29 notes on organic salts.
Ammonium Benzoate Powder
Ammonium benzoate powder used in industrial applications as a corrosion inhibitor and chemical intermediate. Classified as benzoic acid salt under HTS 2916.31.11.
Pharmaceutical Grade Benzoic Acid
High-purity benzoic acid (>99.5%) for pharmaceutical manufacturing, meeting Ph. Eur. standards. Specifically provided for under HTS 2916.31.11 as benzoic acid.
Food Grade Sodium Benzoate
FCC-grade sodium benzoate for use in carbonated beverages and sauces, preventing microbial growth. Classified as benzoic acid salt HTS 2916.31.11.
Benzoic Acid Technical Grade
Technical grade benzoic acid (98% purity) for industrial synthesis of plastics and dyes. Falls under HTS 2916.31.11 as the base aromatic acid.
Sterile Benzoate Solution
Sterile sodium benzoate solution (20% w/v) for pharmaceutical injectables as preservative. The active salt component determines HTS 2916.31.11 classification per Chapter notes.
Magnesium Benzoate
Magnesium benzoate used in specialty chemical applications and as a stabilizer. Classified as benzoic acid salt under HTS 2916.31.11.
Benzoic Acid Single Crystals
Laboratory-grade benzoic acid single crystals for crystallographic research and standards. Pure benzoic acid classified HTS 2916.31.11.
Organic Sodium Benzoate
Sodium benzoate produced via organic synthesis methods, certified for natural cosmetics. Still classified as benzoic acid salt under HTS 2916.31.11 regardless of production method.
Veterinary Sodium Benzoate
Sodium benzoate USP for veterinary pharmaceutical use in animal injectables. Benzoic acid salt classification under HTS 2916.31.11.