Vanillic Acid from Germany
Vanillic acid (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid) qualifies as an aromatic monocarboxylic acid under additional U.S. note 3 to section VI and HTS 2916.39.46.00. Applied in flavorings, fragrances, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Flavor-grade requires GC-MS analysis confirming vanillin-related purity
• Specify FEMA GRAS status for food use applications
• CAS 121-34-6 declaration essential for proper chapter 29 classification