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Benzoic Acid USP Grade from Canada

Pharmaceutical-grade benzoic acid meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards, used primarily as a preservative in medications, cosmetics, and food products. Classified under HTS 2916.31.11.05 as pure benzoic acid, a separate chemically defined aromatic monocarboxylic acid. Supplied as white crystalline powder with purity exceeding 99.5%.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) verifying USP purity standards and batch-specific testing results

Ensure proper hazardous material labeling (UN 3077) and include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for DOT compliance

Verify supplier's REACH compliance if sourcing from EU; include impurity profile (<0.1% impurities)