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Meta-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Pharmaceutical Grade USP from Japan

USP-grade m-hydroxybenzoic acid meets United States Pharmacopeia standards for use in drug synthesis, classified specifically under HTS 2918.29.0800 as the meta isomer of hydroxybenzoic acid with phenol function. This high-purity compound (>99.5%) serves as an intermediate for analgesics and anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include USP CoA and DMF reference if destined for FDA-regulated pharma production to expedite customs

• Comply with FDA import alerts for organic chemicals; pre-register facility via Prior Notice system

Meta-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Pharmaceutical Grade USP from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.29.08.00