tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) Antioxidant Powder from Germany
tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a synthetic phenolic antioxidant used primarily to preserve fats and oils in food products by inhibiting oxidation. As a polyphenolic compound with the specific chemical structure matching this HTS subheading, it falls under 2907.29.25.00 for import classification. It is typically supplied as a white to light tan crystalline powder.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify 99% minimum purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to meet FDA food additive regulations; declare as a chemical additive not for direct consumption to avoid misclassification; check for stabilizer additions which must not alter general-use classification per Chapter 29 notes