Calcium Benzoate from China

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 — China → United States

31.5%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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