Sodium Benzoate Powder USP Grade from Germany
Pharmaceutical-grade sodium benzoate powder meeting USP standards, used as a preservative in liquid medications and syrups. Classified under HTS 2916.31.11.70 as the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a chemically defined aromatic monocarboxylic acid salt per Chapter 29 note (a). It contains no impurities beyond trace levels and is supplied as a separate organic compound.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming purity >99% and USP compliance for FDA import clearance; declare exact CAS number 532-32-1; watch for anti-dumping duties from certain origins