alpha-Methylcinnamic Acid from China
Alpha-methylcinnamic acid, a substituted derivative of cinnamic acid maintaining the core phenylacrylic acid structure. Classified specifically under HTS 2916.39.06.00 as it chemically qualifies as cinnamic acid per tariff description. Used in specialty fragrance synthesis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide NMR spectrum confirming alpha-methyl substitution pattern for derivative verification
• Melting point specification (90-95°C vs 133°C pure cinnamic) prevents parent compound misclassification
• CAS 101-39-3 documentation required for substituted derivative identification