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Benzoic Acid USP Grade from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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)