Phenylacetic Acid from Germany
Phenylacetic acid (C6H5CH2COOH) is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid used in pharmaceutical synthesis and as a precursor for penicillin. Classified under HTS 2916.39.79.00 as an 'other' aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivative. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
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
• Provide DEA watch list documentation if precursor quantities exceed thresholds; phenylacetic acid is regulated
• Include detailed end-use statement to prevent scrutiny under controlled substance regulations
• Avoid importing diluted solutions unless solvent is solely for transport per Chapter 29 note (e)