Vanillic Acid from Germany
Vanillic acid (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid) features both phenolic hydroxyl and methoxy groups on aromatic ring. Falls under HTS 2918.19.20.00 per U.S. note 3 as aromatic carboxylic acid with alcohol function. Natural flavor precursor used in food and fragrance industries.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
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
• For FEMA GRAS flavor use, include FEMA number and purity certificate
• Methoxy substitution doesn't change primary alcohol function classification
• Avoid food additive claims on chemical import to prevent FDA premarket approval requirements