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Calcium Benzoate from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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