Ethylparaben Pharmaceutical Grade from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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