Methylparaben NF Grade from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm CAS number 99-76-3 and NF specifications match note 3 product description exactly
• Maintain records proving purity >99% to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Check quarterly quota consumption reports from Census Bureau before shipping