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Sterile Benzoate Solution

Sterile sodium benzoate solution (20% w/v) for pharmaceutical injectables as preservative. The active salt component determines HTS 2916.31.11 classification per Chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+37.5%44%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Lower: 12.5% vs 44%

If complete pharmaceutical product

Finished dosage forms containing benzoate classified in Chapter 30

3002.90Lower: 12.5% vs 44%

If immunological product preservative

Chapter exclusions specify immunological products

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Requires FDA import alert screening; sterility validation documents essential; temperature-controlled shipping mandatory