Benzoic Acid for Plasticizers from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
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
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