Ethylparaben Pharmaceutical Grade from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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