Gentisic Acid from China
Gentisic acid (2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid) possesses two phenolic -OH groups but classified under single alcohol function for tariff purposes in aromatic carboxylic acids. HTS 2918.19.31.00 as 'other'; used in analgesics and antioxidants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24%
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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Specify positions of -OH groups in SDS; ensure not halogenated per note 4
• Retail packs risk Chapter 32 shift