Cinnamic Acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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