Sterile Benzoic Acid Solution 0.9% from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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