Laboratory Reagent m-Toluic Acid

Purified m-toluic acid for laboratory and R&D use in organic synthesis, specifically provided for in HTS 2916.39.17.00 as an aromatic monocarboxylic acid. Qualifies under Chapter 29 for chemically defined organic compounds.

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.

2916.39Same rate: 35%

If other aromatic acid not specified

Specific naming in 2916.39.17.00 takes precedence over general 'other' later subheadings.

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m-Toluic Acid (3-Methylbenzoic Acid)

m-Toluic acid is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid with a methyl group at the meta position on the benzene ring, classified under HTS 2916.39.17.00 as a specific cyclic monocarboxylic acid. It is a white crystalline powder used primarily as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis.

2,2-Dichlorophenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester

This is the ethyl ester derivative of 2,2-dichlorophenylacetic acid, an aromatic monocarboxylic acid with chlorine substitutions, specifically named in HTS 2916.39.17.00. It serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing herbicides and pharmaceuticals.

Industrial Grade m-Toluic Acid 99%

High-purity m-toluic acid (99% min) for industrial use as a precursor in dye and resin production, explicitly listed under HTS 2916.39.17.00 for aromatic monocarboxylic acids. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined compounds.

Pharma-Grade 2,2-Dichlorophenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester

Pharmaceutical-grade version of this ethyl ester, used in API synthesis for agro-pharma applications, classified under HTS 2916.39.17.00 due to its specific aromatic acid derivative structure. Complies with Chapter 29 pure compound definition.

Herbicide Intermediate 2,2-Dichlorophenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester

This ester is a direct intermediate for phenoxy herbicide production, listed explicitly in HTS 2916.39.17.00 for its halogenated aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivative. Fits Chapter 29 scope for derivatives.

m-Toluic Acid Flake Form 98.5%

Flake-form m-toluic acid at 98.5% purity for easier handling in chemical manufacturing, classified under HTS 2916.39.17.00 as the named aromatic acid. Stabilizer addition allowed per Chapter 29 note (f).