Ethylparaben Pharmaceutical Grade

Ethylparaben (ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate) is a benzoic acid ester used extensively in pharmaceutical formulations as an antifungal preservative. HTS 2916.31.30.00 applies as it's enumerated in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for quota management.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2918.29.75.00Lower: 31.5% vs 41.5%

If for phenolic carboxylic acid esters with different substitution patterns

Heading 2918 covers other carboxylic acids with additional hydroxy functions

2936.29.50Lower: Free vs 41.5%

If imported with nitrile functionality or other Chapter 29 modifications

Multifunctional derivatives follow last-in-numerical-order rule to later headings

3003.90.01Lower: Free vs 41.5%

If when pre-mixed in pharmaceutical dosage forms

Medicaments containing ethylparaben classify under Chapter 30

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide pharmacopeial certificate (USP/EP) verifying pharmaceutical grade specifications

Declare exact CAS 120-47-8 and ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption

Track license validity as quota year resets annually on January 1

Related Products under HTS 2916.31.30.00

Sodium Benzoate USP Grade

Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a chemically defined organic compound used primarily as a preservative in food and pharmaceuticals. It falls under HTS 2916.31.30.00 as a benzoic acid salt specifically listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which covers certain organic chemicals with defined import quotas.

Methylparaben NF Grade

Methylparaben (methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate) is an ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid used as an antimicrobial preservative in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 2916.31.30.00 as a benzoic acid derivative specifically identified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for quantitative control.

Propylparaben Technical Grade

Propylparaben (propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate), a benzoic acid ester serving as a broad-spectrum preservative in personal care products and pharmaceuticals. Falls under HTS 2916.31.30.00 per additional U.S. note 3, which controls imports of this specific aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivative.

Butylparaben Cosmetic Grade

Butylparaben (butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate), the most lipophilic paraben ester used in cosmetic emulsions and creams. Classified in HTS 2916.31.30.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 3 listing this specific benzoic acid derivative for import control.

Isobutylparaben Technical Grade

Isobutylparaben (isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate) provides enhanced solubility characteristics compared to normal butylparaben in cosmetic formulations. HTS 2916.31.30.00 classification per additional U.S. note 3 for this benzoic acid ester.

Benzocaine USP Crystals

Benzocaine (ethyl 4-aminobenzoate), a benzoic acid ester used as a local anesthetic in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Specifically controlled under HTS 2916.31.30.00 as listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.