Benzoic Acid 99.9% Technical Grade

Ultra-high purity technical grade benzoic acid (99.9%) for precision chemical synthesis and calibration standards. Meets HTS 2916.31.11.05 criteria as separate chemically defined compound with minimal impurities (<0.05% total). Supplied in amber glass bottles for laboratory stability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3822Lower: 10% vs 41.5%

If pre-packaged as NIST-traceable calibration standard

Laboratory reagents put up in specific forms classified under diagnostic reagents heading

2916.32.10.00Same rate: 41.5%

If with >0.1% benzoyl chloride stabilizer

Halogenated derivatives classified separately even in trace stabilizer amounts

2847.00.00.00Lower: 38.7% vs 41.5%

If radioactively labeled for tracer studies

Radioactive chemical compounds excluded from Chapter 29 organic classification

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify trace metal analysis (<1 ppm heavy metals) and HPLC purity certificate

Use laboratory-grade packaging (glass/PTFE) to prevent contamination during ocean transport

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