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Technical Grade Sodium Benzoate Powder from Japan

Technical grade powder for dye manufacturing and as a plasticizer intermediate. HTS 2916.31.11.70 covers it as benzoic acid sodium salt, fitting Chapter 29 for aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivatives without metal-carbon bonds per notes.

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

Provide SDS with GHS labeling; ensure <0.1% heavy metals for dye use; ship in moisture-proof bags to prevent caking