Gallic Acid for Ink Manufacturing
High-purity gallic acid specifically for iron gall ink production and blueprint paper. HTS 2918.29.30.00 as pure gallic acid used in traditional printing technologies. Chapter 29 chemically defined compound with phenol function.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-reacted with iron salts as ink
Finished printing inks containing gallic acid derivatives classified in Chapter 32.
If antifreeze preparations containing gallic acid
Chapter excludes certain preparations; antifreeze with organic acid inhibitors shifts.
If with halogenated phenol derivatives
Halogenated/sulfonated versions specifically excluded from pure gallic acid.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare end-use 'iron gall ink production'; provide tannin-free specification; historical document restorers prefer >99.5% purity
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