3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Technical Grade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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