Industrial Sodium Benzoate Flakes from Japan
Flake-form sodium benzoate for industrial applications like corrosion inhibition in coolants and as a chemical intermediate. HTS 2916.31.11.70 applies as it's the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a chemically defined aromatic compound per Chapter 29, with stabilizer only if needed for transport.
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
• File TSCA certification for industrial chemical import; ensure drums are UN-approved for hazmat if applicable; test for heavy metals to meet EPA wastewater regs