Benzoic Acid for Plasticizers from China
Specialty benzoic acid for plasticizer manufacturing, particularly benzyl benzoate production. High purity aromatic monocarboxylic acid under HTS 2916.31.11.05 with optimized distillation residue (<0.02%). Critical intermediate for non-phthalate plasticizers in flooring and wire insulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Include esterification yield data (>98% conversion to benzyl benzoate) in technical documentation
• Specify low distillation residue for clean plasticizer production without discoloration
• Use nitrogen-blanketed storage to prevent oxidation during transit