Benzoic Acid USP Grade from China
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 — 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
• 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)