Calcium Benzoate from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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