Phenylacetic Acid Anhydride from Germany
Phenylacetic anhydride, the cyclic or linear anhydride form of phenylacetic acid, used as an acetylating agent in pharmaceutical and fine chemical production. HTS 2916.34.25.00 includes such derivatives described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for quota purposes. Heading covers anhydrides of aromatic monocarboxylic acids like phenylacetic acid.
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
• Hazardous material declaration required due to anhydride reactivity; proper UN packaging
• Confirm note 3 status; quota tracking essential
• Distinguish from mixed anhydrides that may go to 2915