U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
2916.31.1000
$4.2M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
34 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-28 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of benzoic acid from Estonia.
NY 869209 Dec 11, 1991 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:235 869209 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2916.31.1000 Mr. Thomas McNamara Commercial Manager Emko International Trading, Inc. 122 South Wabasha Street, Suite 110 St. Paul, Minnesota 55107 RE: The tariff classification of benzoic acid from Estonia. Dear Mr. McNamara: In your letter dated November 22, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for benzoic acid will be 2916.31.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for benzoic acid. The rate of duty will be 15.4 cents per kilogram plus 40 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport