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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If benzoic acid rather than phenylacetic
Different aromatic monocarboxylic acids have sequential subheadings.
If purity <90% or complex mixtures
Fails 'chemically defined' test per Chapter 29 note (a).
If classified by hydroxyl function
Alternative classification if phenylacetic derivatives emphasized differently.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certificate of analysis must specify phenylacetic acid content >95% for Chapter 29 classification
• Check precursor chemical regulations (DEA List I) even for legitimate industrial uses
• Verify bulk packaging meets UN recommendations for solid organic acids
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.
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.
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.