Veratric Acid from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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