3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (M-Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from China
Meta-hydroxybenzoic acid is a cyclic aromatic monocarboxylic acid listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, falling under HTS 2916.39.46.00. It serves as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and organic chemical production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide assay certificate showing minimum purity levels specified in U.S. note 3
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption (hygroscopic compound)
• Declare CAS 99-06-9 accurately; misdeclaration risks chapter 38 reclassification