Propylparaben Technical Grade from China
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.
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
• Submit detailed chemical analysis confirming >98% purity and correct molecular structure
• Reference specific note 3 product number in entry summary documentation
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'paraben mixture' which changes classification