Calcium Benzoate
Calcium benzoate, the calcium salt of benzoic acid, falls under HTS 2916.31.50.00 as 'other' benzoic salts. Utilized as antimicrobial agent in food products and mold inhibitor in agriculture.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | +131.0% | 137.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | +103.5% | 110% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6.5% | +103.5% | 110% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +18.5% | 18.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +21.0% | 21% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in complete animal feed formulations
Feed preparations containing benzoates classified by end-use.
If for agricultural/fertilizer applications
Organic salts used in plant nutrition may classify under fertilizers.
If in preservative mixtures
Multi-component preservative formulations move to Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify heavy metals specification (<10 ppm) per food chemical codex
• Distinguish food vs feed grade with appropriate regulatory certifications
• Provide particle size distribution data affecting solubility in applications
Related Products under HTS 2916.31.50.00
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a chemically defined aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivative classified under HTS 2916.31.50.00 as 'other' benzoic acid salts. It is widely used as a preservative in foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals due to its antimicrobial properties.
Methyl Benzoate
Methyl benzoate is the methyl ester of benzoic acid, falling under 'other' benzoic acid esters in HTS 2916.31.50.00. This aromatic compound serves as a fragrance in perfumes and flavoring agent with a strong fruity odor.
Potassium Benzoate
Potassium benzoate, the potassium salt of benzoic acid, qualifies as an 'other' benzoic acid salt under HTS 2916.31.50.00. Commonly used as a food preservative alternative to sodium benzoate in low-sodium formulations.
Benzyl Benzoate
Benzyl benzoate is the benzyl ester of benzoic acid, classified under 'other' benzoic acid esters in HTS 2916.31.50.00. Used in pharmaceuticals as scabicide treatment and in perfumery as solvent.
Ethyl Benzoate
Ethyl benzoate, the ethyl ester of benzoic acid, is classified under 'other' benzoic acid esters HTS 2916.31.50.00. Used as flavoring agent and in organic synthesis.
Ammonium Benzoate
Ammonium benzoate, the ammonium salt of benzoic acid, qualifies under HTS 2916.31.50.00 'other' salts. Applied as corrosion inhibitor and in synthetic rubber production.