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Gentisic Acid USP Grade from Germany

Gentisic acid (2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid) is a chemically defined organic compound with a carboxylic acid group and phenolic hydroxy functions, classified under HTS 2918.29.2000 as a specific carboxylic acid with phenol function but without other oxygen function. It is supplied as a white crystalline powder for pharmaceutical and research applications.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

18.5%

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
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming USP purity ≥98% and chemical identity via HPLC or NMR to avoid reclassification

Declare exact CAS number (490-79-9) and ensure packaging complies with UN 2811 toxic solid regulations for hazardous materials

Verify no added stabilizers beyond Chapter 29 note (f) limits to prevent misclassification as mixtures under 3824

Gentisic Acid USP Grade from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.29.20.00