Isobutylparaben Technical Grade from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Distinguish from n-butylparaben via GC-MS analysis in laboratory certificate
• Declare branched vs linear alkyl chain clearly to avoid misclassification
• Verify importer's quota allocation before vessel loading