Gentisic Acid 98% Technical Grade from China

Technical grade gentisic acid at 98% purity is the named compound under HTS 2918.29.2000, a dihydroxybenzoic acid with phenol function. Used in industrial synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals, supplied in bulk drums.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Declare impurities (<2% typically isomers/salts) but ensure principal compound is gentisic acid via GC-MS

Bulk drums >25kg avoid retail classification; include MSDS with GHS hazard pictograms

Confirm no anti-dusting agents added that render suitable for specific use per Chapter note (g)