Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid (NDGA)

NDGA is a potent antioxidant polyphenol from creosote bush used in food preservation and pharmaceuticals. HTS 2907.29.90.00 covers this tetraphenolic lignan as 'other' polyphenol. Synthetic versions also commercially available.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina5.5%+25.0%30.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico5.5%โ€”5.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada5.5%โ€”5.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany5.5%โ€”5.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan5.5%โ€”5.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2915.90.18Lower: 29.2% vs 30.5%

If classified as saturated acyclic oxygen function

Aliphatic chain structure may classify under different oxygen function headings.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 30.5%

If antioxidant additive blend

Commercial antioxidant preparations containing NDGA classify as mixtures.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 30.5%

If crude plant material containing NDGA

Medicinal plants containing antioxidant principles classify under Chapter 12.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include prior sanction letters for food additive use

โ€ข Specify natural vs synthetic origin

โ€ข Document peroxide value for antioxidant efficacy

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