Sterile Benzoic Acid Solution 0.9% from Germany
Sterile 0.9% benzoic acid aqueous solution for pharmaceutical preservative use, classified under HTS 2916.31.11.90 per chapter note 2(d) for products dissolved in water.
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 sterility test results and preservative efficacy validation
• Solution concentration <10% qualifies under chapter note 2(d)
• Pharma multidose vials may trigger FDA import alert review