Phenylacetic Acid 99% Technical Grade from Germany
Technical grade phenylacetic acid with 99% purity, utilized in chemical manufacturing for pesticides, fragrances, and as a precursor in organic synthesis. Falls under HTS 2916.34.25.00 due to its status in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, imposing import quotas on regulated phenylacetic acid products. As an aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivative, it matches the precise chemical definition of the heading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Confirm quota availability via U.S. note 3 before shipment; DEA registration required for all importers handling this List I chemical
• Include detailed safety data sheets (SDS) and purity assays to demonstrate technical grade specifications
• Watch for contamination that could reclassify as impure mixtures under chapter 38 headings