Shikimic Acid from Germany
Shikimic acid, precursor for Tamiflu synthesis, contains the hydroxy-carboxylic structure of 2918.19.90.00. Extracted from star anise or fermented.
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
• Pharma-grade requires >98% purity certification
• Chinese star anise origin requires Section 301 tariff verification
• Fermentation vs extraction method affects documentation