Potassium Benzoate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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