Sinapic Acid 95% Powder from China
Sinapic acid (4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxycinnamic acid) qualifies as hydroxycinnamic acid under HTS 2918.29.2000. Used in nutraceuticals and as biosynthetic precursor, this 95% powder meets chapter requirements for chemically defined compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• HPLC chromatogram required showing sinapic acid peak >95%, CAS 530-59-6
• Declare botanical-free synthesis to avoid 3203 vegetable origin confusion
• Ensure no sugar conjugation; pure acid only