Industrial Grade Phenylacetic Acid 99%
Industrial-grade phenylacetic acid with 99% purity, a separate chemically defined organic compound used in large-scale chemical manufacturing for synthesizing antibiotics and fragrances. It falls under tariff item 2916.34.00 as phenylacetic acid and its salts, per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | β | Free |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | β | Free |
| πΊπΈUnited States | Free | β | Free |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | β | Free |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | β | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not phenylacetic acid but another aromatic monocarboxylic acid
Other aromatic monocarboxylic acids and derivatives fall under this residual heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined compound with no added substances that make it suitable for a specific use, per Chapter 29 Note 1
β’ Declare the 8-digit tariff item 2916.34.00 and provide a Certificate of Analysis to confirm purity
β’ Check if the importer requires a Controlled Goods or precursor chemical permit, as phenylacetic acid is monitored
Related Products under Tariff item 2916.34.00
Ammonium Phenylacetate
Ammonium salt of phenylacetic acid used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. As a salt of phenylacetic acid, it is classifiable under tariff item 2916.34.00 per Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), which classifies inorganic salts of organic compounds with the parent organic compound.
Barium Phenylacetate
Barium salt of phenylacetic acid used in analytical chemistry standards. As a salt of phenylacetic acid, it is classifiable under tariff item 2916.34.00 per Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), which classifies inorganic salts of organic compounds with the parent organic compound.
High-Purity Phenylacetic Acid for Fragrance Synthesis
Ultra-high purity phenylacetic acid specifically for synthesizing benzyl acetate and other fragrance compounds in perfumery. It is a separate chemically defined compound, classifiable under tariff item 2916.34.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(a), regardless of its end use.
Industrial Phenylacetic Acid with Emetic Additive
Phenylacetic acid with added emetic for safety identification in industrial handling, preventing accidental ingestion. Per Chapter 29 Note 1(g), the addition of an emetic for safety reasons does not remove it from the chapter, so it remains classifiable under tariff item 2916.34.00.
Phenylacetic Acid
Phenylacetic acid (Ξ±-toluic acid), a white crystalline organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2COOH, used as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined compound, classifiable under tariff item 2916.34.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).
Phenylacetic Acid 99% Technical Grade
Technical grade phenylacetic acid with 99% purity, used in chemical manufacturing for pesticides, fragrances, and as a precursor in organic synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined compound, classifiable under tariff item 2916.34.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).