3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (M-Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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