Cinnamic Acid from China
Cinnamic acid (3-phenylacrylic acid) is an unsaturated aromatic monocarboxylic acid, but classified here as 'saturated' per tariff structure for certain derivatives; used in fragrances and cosmetics. Under HTS 2915.90.20.00 for aromatic acids.
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
• Cosmetic-grade requires IFRA compliance certification for fragrance use
• Differentiate trans- from cis-isomer in documentation; tariff agnostic but affects value