p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (typically 99%+ ) to confirm it qualifies as chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a)
• Include SDS and chemical analysis reports; ensure no added solvents beyond transport allowances per Chapter note (e)
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures if impurities exceed trace levels, which could shift to heading 3824