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2916.31.11.90/Benzoic Acid Sodium Salt Dihydrate/Japan

Benzoic Acid Sodium Salt Dihydrate from Japan

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 — 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%
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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