Gentisic Acid USP Grade from Japan
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 — 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
• 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