Ammonium Phenylacetate

Ammonium salt of phenylacetic acid used as intermediate in organic synthesis. Falls under 'other' phenylacetic acid and salts in HTS 2916.34.55.00 per Chapter notes classifying organic acid salts with parent acid. Chemically defined compound meeting Chapter 29 scope.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2923.90.01.00Lower: 31.2% vs 35%

If quaternary ammonium compound

Quaternary ammonium salts classified under heading 2923 nitrogen functions.

3102.80.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If used as fertilizer additive

Fertilizer-grade nitrogen compounds excluded from Chapter 29 per chapter exclusions.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If technical grade with significant impurities

Prepared binders or mixtures not chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide assay confirming >95% purity to qualify as chemically defined compound

Include stability data as ammonium salts decompose at elevated temperatures

Label shipments with UN number for corrosive liquid classification if applicable

Related Products under HTS 2916.34.55.00

Phenylacetic Acid

Phenylacetic acid (C6H5CH2COOH) is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid used in pharmaceutical synthesis and as a chemical intermediate. It falls under HTS 2916.34.55.00 as 'other' phenylacetic acid and its salts, excluding specific salts listed elsewhere in the subheading. This chemically defined organic compound meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate organic compounds.

Potassium Phenylacetate

Potassium salt of phenylacetic acid used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a chemical reagent. Classified under HTS 2916.34.55.00 as 'other' phenylacetic acid salts per Chapter 29 note on inorganic salts of organic acids staying with parent acid heading. Excludes specifically named salts in prior subheadings.

Phenylacetic Acid 98% Technical Grade

Technical grade phenylacetic acid with 98% purity for industrial chemical applications. Classified in HTS 2916.34.55.00 as 'other' aromatic monocarboxylic acid per Chapter 29 note (a) allowing impurities in chemically defined compounds. Used in pesticide and flavor synthesis.

Calcium Phenylacetate

Calcium salt of phenylacetic acid used in specialty chemical applications. HTS 2916.34.55.00 covers 'other' phenylacetic acid salts per Chapter note classifying metal salts with parent organic acid. Excludes specifically enumerated salts.

Phenylacetic Acid Aqueous Solution 50%

50% phenylacetic acid in water solution for safe transport and handling. Qualifies under HTS 2916.34.55.00 per Chapter 29 note (d) for products of note (a) dissolved in water. Maintains chemical identity as aromatic monocarboxylic acid.

Magnesium Phenylacetate

Magnesium salt of phenylacetic acid for chemical research applications. Classified HTS 2916.34.55.00 as 'other' phenylacetic acid salts following Chapter note on metal salts classification with parent acid. Chemically defined per Chapter 29 scope.