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Food Grade Sodium Benzoate from China

FCC-grade sodium benzoate for use in carbonated beverages and sauces, preventing microbial growth. Classified as benzoic acid salt HTS 2916.31.11.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Prior Approval Import (PAI) may be required; test for benzene formation potential; label with E211 identifier

Food Grade Sodium Benzoate from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2916.31.11