Phenylacetic Acid Technical Grade from Mexico
Technical grade phenylacetic acid (95-98% purity) for non-pharmaceutical chemical synthesis including flavors and agrochemicals. Properly classified in HTS 2916.34.10.00 as it meets the separate chemically defined compound criteria of Chapter 29.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify technical grade impurities list to confirm Chapter 29 applicability
• Avoid retail packaging that might trigger Chapter 38 classification
• Declare correct UN number (UN3345 for tech grade) on shipping papers