4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid from China
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is a phenolic aromatic monocarboxylic acid used as preservative (paraben precursor) in cosmetics. Falls under HTS 2915.90.20.00 for aromatic monocarboxylic acids.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prop 65 labeling required for California entry if above trace levels
• Distinguish from ester derivatives (parabens) which classify under 2915.90.50
• Include melting point (214°C) specs for authenticity verification