4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid from Japan
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid used to produce parabens (preservatives). HTS 2916.39.79.00 covers this as 'other' phenolic carboxylic acid derivative. Pure compound qualifies under Chapter 29 definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
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
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify batch purity >99% with COA to maintain Chapter 29 classification
• For food contact, provide GRAS status or FDA affirmative listing documentation