Benzene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid (Hemicellic Acid) from China
Hemicellic acid is a tri-carboxylic aromatic acid used in resin synthesis and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It falls under HTS 2917.39.70.00 as an aromatic polycarboxylic acid not otherwise specified. The 1,2,3-substitution pattern gives unique reactivity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• NMR/GC-MS analysis required to confirm isomer position distinguishing from trimellitic
• Pharma intermediate shipments need DMF filing status documentation
• Avoid Chapter 29 heading 2924 if primary amine function predominates structure