Benzylammonium Benzoate

Benzylammonium benzoate is a quaternary ammonium salt of benzoic acid classified under HTS 2916.31.50.00 'other' salts. Used as cationic surfactant and antimicrobial agent.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%—6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3402Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If in synthetic detergent formulations

Surface-active preparations classify under Chapter 34.

3808.94Lower: 15% vs 31.5%

If disinfectant products

Antimicrobial goods classify by pesticidal function.

2923.90Lower: 16.2% vs 31.5%

If quaternary ammonium compounds

Nitrogen-function emphasis could change chapter classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide quaternary ammonium active content (≥80%) assay

• Include EPA establishment number if disinfectant end-use

• Declare critical micelle concentration for application verification