Zinc Benzoate from Japan
Zinc benzoate, the zinc salt of benzoic acid, is an 'other' benzoic salt under HTS 2916.31.50.00. Applied in antifungal treatments and nutritional supplements.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify zinc content (28-32%) and benzoate assay balance
• Provide heavy metals profile (<20 ppm total) for pharma grade
• Include antifungal efficacy data if declaring medicinal end-use