Food Grade Benzoic Acid Powder from Mexico
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.
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
• 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