Food Grade Benzoic Acid Powder
FCC-certified benzoic acid powder approved for use as food preservative (E210) in beverages, jams, and sauces. Classifies under HTS 2916.31.11.05 as pure aromatic monocarboxylic acid meeting food chemical codex standards. White crystalline powder with maximum heavy metals content of 10 ppm.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when imported as potassium benzoate for food use
Food-grade salts classified separately from acid form in tariff subheading
If pre-diluted to standard food preservative strength
Food preparations diluted beyond Chapter 29 solvent/stabilizer limits fall under Chapter 21
If with anti-caking agents exceeding permitted stabilizer levels
Additives rendering product suitable for specific food use exclude from pure Chapter 29 compounds
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Import Tips & Compliance
• File FDA Prior Notice 72 hours before arrival with FCC certificate and heavy metals analysis
• Include arsenic (<2 ppm), lead (<10 ppm), and microbiological specifications in documentation
• Avoid misclassification as food additive preparation - must be pure compound for Chapter 29
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Benzoic Acid USP Grade
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%.
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Cosmetic Grade Benzoic Acid
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Benzoic Acid Calibration Standard
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Industrial Benzoic Acid Flakes
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