Ammonium Benzoate Powder

Ammonium benzoate, the ammonium salt of benzoic acid, falls under 'other' benzoic acid salts in HTS 2916.31.11.90. Used in plastics as blowing agent and in corrosion inhibitors.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If part of formulated plastic additive package

Preparations with multiple active ingredients classified as mixtures.

2923.20.10.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If containing additional nitrogen functions

Compounds with complex nitrogen groups classified later per chapter note 3.

3809.91.00.00Lower: 41% vs 41.5%

If marketed as finishing agent for textiles

Chemical preparations for specific textile finishing in Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify intended industrial use on entry to justify chemical compound classification

Provide molecular formula C6H5COONH4 and CAS 1863-63-4 for verification