Cinnamic Acid from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Cosmetic-grade requires IFRA compliance certification for fragrance use
• Differentiate trans- from cis-isomer in documentation; tariff agnostic but affects value