o-Toluic Acid from China
o-Toluic acid (2-methylbenzoic acid) is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid used in dye manufacturing and pesticides. HTS 2916.39.79.00 includes this methyl-substituted benzoic acid derivative. Pure form qualifies as Chapter 29 organic compound.
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 TSCA certification for US chemical inventory compliance
• Segregate from pesticide formulations to maintain pure compound status