Gentisic Acid from Mexico
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 — 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
• Specify positions of -OH groups in SDS; ensure not halogenated per note 4
• Retail packs risk Chapter 32 shift