Calcium Benzoate Granules

Calcium benzoate, a divalent salt of benzoic acid, classified under HTS 2916.31.11.90 as other benzoic acid salts. Applied in personal care products and as animal feed preservative.

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.

3304.99.50.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If incorporated into beauty/shaving preparations

Preparations containing odoriferous substances for personal care in Chapter 33.

2309.90.44Lower: 25% vs 41.5%

If added to complete animal feeds

Feed preparations containing chemical additives classified in Chapter 23.

3101.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 41.5%

If marketed as fertilizer component

End-use as plant growth regulator shifts to Chapter 31.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include heavy metals analysis (<10ppm) for cosmetic/feed grade certification

Declare particle size specs if granules affect handling classification