Protocatechuic Acid from Germany
Protocatechuic acid (3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid) is an aromatic compound with carboxylic acid and two adjacent phenolic hydroxyls, fitting 'alcohol function' category. Classified in HTS 2918.19.31.00; natural metabolite used in supplements.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Prove synthetic origin to avoid Chapter 32 exclusions; check for sugar conjugates shifting to 2940