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.

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.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If water content renders suitable for specific use

Chapter note (d) exclusion if solution particularly suitable beyond safety/transport.

2916.39Lower: 16.5% vs 35%

If other aromatic monocarboxylic acid solutions

Sequential classification for similar acid solutions.

2853.90Lower: 12.8% vs 35%

If classified as other aqueous solutions

Alternative if not meeting Chapter 29 dissolved compound criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify exact concentration on invoice; >50% water may trigger mixture classification

pH testing certificate required for corrosive classification determination

DOT shipping papers must declare proper shipping name 'phenylacetic acid, solution'

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.

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.

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.