Sodium Benzoate Powder USP Grade from Japan
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 — 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
• 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