Cinnamic Acid from China
Cinnamic acid (3-phenylacrylic acid) is an unsaturated aromatic monocarboxylic acid used in perfumes, flavors, and sunscreen formulations. Classified in HTS 2916.39.79.00 as 'other' aromatic monocarboxylic acid. Its structure fits Chapter 29 for separate organic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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
• Provide IFRA compliance certificates for fragrance use; REACH documentation if EU origin
• Ensure UV stabilizer declarations if for cosmetics to avoid Chapter 38 classification