Technical Grade Benzoic Acid from Germany
Technical grade benzoic acid (98-99% purity) used in industrial applications like plasticizers and alkyd resins, classified under HTS 2916.31.11.90. Meets chapter requirements for chemically defined organic compounds.
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%
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• Specify 'not for food/pharma use' to avoid FDA scrutiny
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