Gentisic Acid 98% Technical Grade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• 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)