Gallic Acid (3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic Acid) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish anhydrous vs hydrate forms in technical specifications
• Include heavy metals analysis for pharmaceutical applications
• Document tannic acid derivation if applicable