Propylparaben Technical Grade from Germany
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 — 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
• 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