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Ammonium Benzoate Powder from Japan

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.

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

• Specify intended industrial use on entry to justify chemical compound classification

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