Sodium Benzoate with Stabilizer for Transport from Japan
Sodium benzoate powder with added anticaking stabilizer for safe bulk transport. HTS 2916.31.11.70 includes it per Chapter note (f) as the salt with stabilizer necessary for preservation/transport, remaining a general-use chemical.
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
• Declare stabilizer type/quantity (<1%) in entry docs; use ventilated containers; test stability post-shipment