Gallic Acid from China
Gallic acid (3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) is a chemically defined aromatic monocarboxylic acid covered by additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, classifying under HTS 2916.39.46.00. Essential for ink manufacturing, tanning agents, and antioxidant applications.
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
• Specify tannic acid content (<0.5%) to maintain chapter 29 classification
• Hygroscopic; invoice must detail moisture content and storage conditions
• CAS 149-91-7 verification prevents chapter 32 tannin classification