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
6.5%
Rate breakdown
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