Gentisate Sodium Hemihydrate from Germany
Sodium gentisate hemihydrate, salt of the named gentisic acid, remains classified under HTS 2918.29.2000 as water of hydration doesn't change chemical definition. Used in injectables and topicals.
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
• Karl Fischer titration for 0.5 H2O; CAS 16023-90-0 declaration
• Sterile grade needs additional DMF filing