Industrial p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid 99% Min

Industrial-grade p-Hydroxybenzoic acid at minimum 99% purity is the specified compound of HTS 2918.29.22.00, used in liquid crystal polymer production and as UV absorber intermediate.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3907.99Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If polymerized into final resin

Polymer products from the acid classified in Chapter 39.

2936.29.50Lower: Free vs 41.5%

If containing nitrogen heterocyclic ring

Vitamins or derivatives with nitrogen functions go to later 2936-2939 per note (c).

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Import Tips & Compliance

TSCA certification required for US import; pre-notify EPA if >10,000 lbs/year

Specify 'synthetic organic chemical' on commercial invoice

Monitor for nitro/nitrosated derivatives which fall under different notes

Related Products under HTS 2918.29.22.00

p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA)

p-Hydroxybenzoic acid is a chemically defined organic compound with a carboxylic acid group and a phenol function, classified under HTS 2918.29.22.00 as it matches the specific description for this phenolic carboxylic acid without other oxygen functions. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and cosmetic synthesis.

4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid USP Grade

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.

p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Technical Grade

Technical grade p-Hydroxybenzoic acid with 98-99% purity is still classified as the separate chemically defined compound under HTS 2918.29.22.00, provided impurities don't alter its chemical identity per Chapter 29 note (a). Commonly used in industrial synthesis of parabens and polymers.

Parabens Precursor p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid

This high-purity p-Hydroxybenzoic acid is marketed specifically as precursor for methylparaben and propylparaben preservatives, but remains classified under HTS 2918.29.22.00 as the base chemically defined acid with phenol function.

p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Flake Form

p-Hydroxybenzoic acid processed into stable flake form for easier handling and transport qualifies under HTS 2918.29.22.00 as the pure compound with allowed anti-dusting agent per Chapter note (g), without rendering it for specific use.