Vanillic Acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
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
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