Syringic Acid from Japan
Syringic acid (4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid) falls under HTS 2916.39.46.00 as an aromatic monocarboxylic acid per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. Utilized in antioxidant research and natural product synthesis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Natural product-derived requires HPLC chromatogram showing single peak
• Light/heat sensitive; specify cool, dark storage conditions
• CAS 530-57-4 verification prevents natural extract classification