USP Grade Phenylacetic Acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) grade phenylacetic acid meeting stringent purity standards for pharmaceutical intermediate use. HTS 2916.34.10.00 classification applies to the pure chemical compound meeting chapter purity requirements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3001.90.01Lower: Free vs 41.5%

If pre-mixed with excipients for direct pharmaceutical use

Pharmaceutical preparations containing the acid classify in Chapter 30.

2916.34Same rate: 41.5%

If imported as potassium phenylacetate

Different salt forms have separate tariff subheadings.

3824.99.21.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If as certified reference material with calibration standards

Certified reference materials for testing classify as chemical mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include USP certificate of analysis with each shipment

File with FDA prior notice if destined for drug manufacturing

Maintain batch traceability records for 5+ years per GMP requirements

Related Products under HTS 2916.34.10.00

Phenylacetic Acid

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.

Industrial Grade Phenylacetic Acid 99%

High-purity (99%) phenylacetic acid used in large-scale chemical manufacturing, particularly for synthesizing antibiotics and fragrances. Falls under HTS 2916.34.10.00 as the pure aromatic monocarboxylic acid without functional modifications.

Phenylacetic Acid Flakes

Phenylacetic acid processed into convenient flake form for easier handling in industrial applications, maintaining chemical purity over 98%. Classified under HTS 2916.34.10.00 as the base compound regardless of physical form.

Phenylacetic Acid Technical Grade

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.

Sodium Phenylacetate Equivalent Base

While this is the salt form, the pure acid equivalent is classified here; pure phenylacetic acid serves as precursor. HTS 2916.34.10.00 covers the specific acid compound used in sterile injectable production.

Phenylacetic Acid for Perfume Synthesis

Special purity phenylacetic acid used as intermediate in floral fragrance compounds like phenylacetaldehyde. Classifies under HTS 2916.34.10.00 as aromatic monocarboxylic acid per chapter notes.