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Gentisic Acid 98% Technical Grade from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

110%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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)