Potassium Benzoate from China

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.

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

Certify compliance with FCC food chemical codex standards for food-grade imports

Provide potassium content analysis to distinguish from sodium benzoate classifications

Include stability data for aqueous solutions as potassium salt more soluble than sodium form