Benzoic Acid USP Grade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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)