Gallic Acid (3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic Acid) from China
Gallic acid is a trihydroxybenzoic acid polyphenol used in inks, pharmaceuticals, and as antioxidant. Classified under HTS 2907.29.90.00 as polyphenol though technically carboxylic acid; phenolic functions dominate classification. Occurs naturally in plants, commercially synthesized.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish anhydrous vs hydrate forms in technical specifications
• Include heavy metals analysis for pharmaceutical applications
• Document tannic acid derivation if applicable