Potassium Benzoate Crystals from Germany
Potassium benzoate, the potassium salt of benzoic acid, qualifies as an aromatic monocarboxylic acid salt under HTS 2916.31.11.90. Primarily used in acidic beverages as a preservative alternative to sodium benzoate.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include CAS number 582-25-2 on commercial invoice and SDS for customs verification
• Verify compliance with FDA food contact regulations (21 CFR 184.1733) before import
• Avoid packaging that suggests retail sale to prevent reclassification under Chapter 38