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3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Technical Grade from Germany

Technical grade 3-hydroxybenzoic acid is a lower purity form of m-hydroxybenzoic acid meeting Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic compounds with phenol function. This product is used in industrial organic synthesis and polymer production, specifically classified under HTS 2918.29.0800 due to its meta hydroxy substitution.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include GC/MS or NMR analysis confirming >90% purity and meta isomer identity to prevent reclassification

• Declare exact purity percentage; technical grades below pharmaceutical specs may trigger lower duty scrutiny

• Package in UN-approved fiber drums (25-50kg) with desiccant to prevent moisture absorption during transit