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4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid USP Grade from Germany

USP-grade 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid (synonym for p-Hydroxybenzoic acid) meets pharmaceutical standards for purity, directly classifiable under HTS 2918.29.22.00 as the specified chemically defined compound. Used primarily in drug synthesis and as a preservative precursor.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

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 USP certificate of analysis; FDA registration may be required for pharma intermediates

• Label as 'not for direct food use' to prevent reclassification under food additive regulations

• Check for stabilizer additions; per Chapter note (f), only transport stabilizers allowed or it becomes 3824