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4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid USP Grade from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

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

• 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