Phenylacetic Acid from Germany
Phenylacetic acid (C6H5CH2COOH) is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid used in penicillin synthesis and as a flavoring agent. Falls under HTS 2915.90.20.00 as a saturated aromatic acid, structurally alpha-toluic acid.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• DEA watch list item; provide end-use statement to avoid scrutiny under controlled substance precursors
• Include GC-MS purity certificate (>98%) as customs often tests for contaminants
• Declare exact CAS (102-09-6) to distinguish from DEA-regulated benzyl cyanide precursors