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
137.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
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