Benzoic Acid Sodium Salt Dihydrate from Canada
Sodium benzoate dihydrate (NaC7H5O2·2H2O), the hydrated form of benzoic acid sodium salt, remains classified under HTS 2916.31.11.90 per chapter note allowing water dissolution.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Declare water content (31.7% theoretical) affecting net chemical weight calculation
• Use UN 1759 proper shipping name for transport documentation
• Dihydrate form affects solubility declarations for food use