Veratric Acid from China
Veratric acid (3,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid) is a chemically defined aromatic monocarboxylic acid listed in additional U.S. note 3, classifying in HTS 2916.39.46.00. Used primarily as a pharmaceutical intermediate and research chemical.
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
• Include melting point specification (179-181°C) for authenticity verification
• Research chemical imports require end-use statement
• Stable compound; standard chemical packaging acceptable