Propyl Gallate EP Grade from Japan

European Pharmacopoeia grade propyl gallate, the propyl ester of gallic acid used as food preservative E310. Classifiable under HTS 2918.29.30.00 per chapter note 3(A) as ester of gallic acid follows parent compound heading. Chemically defined with phenol function carboxylic acid structure.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

11%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Declare as 'Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate' with EP certificate; comply with FDA GRAS status for food use; segregate from ethyl gallate to avoid ester misclassification