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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare stabilizer type/quantity (<1%) in entry docs; use ventilated containers; test stability post-shipment