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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically sodium phenylacetate
Sodium phenylacetate salt classified separately in earlier subheading per tariff structure.
If imported as mixture with >2% impurities or solvents
Mixtures not qualifying as chemically defined compounds under Chapter 29 note (a) fall to Chapter 38.
If classified as organic salt rather than acid
Certain organic salts reclassified under heading 2942 per Chapter note on salt classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificate (typically >98%) as impurities may affect classification under Chapter 29 note (a)
• Provide chemical analysis confirming aromatic monocarboxylic acid structure to avoid misclassification as organo-sulfur compounds
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) for DOT hazardous material compliance during import
Related Products under HTS 2916.34.55.00
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.
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.
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.