Phenylacetic Acid from China
Phenylacetic acid (α-Toluic acid) is a white crystalline organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2COOH, classified under HTS 2916.34.10.00 as an aromatic monocarboxylic acid. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (typically 98-99%) as impurities may affect classification
• Obtain end-use statement to avoid controlled substance scrutiny in pharmaceutical applications
• Ensure proper chemical labeling per DOT and TSCA regulations for hazardous material shipping