Pyrogallol from Gallic Acid from China
Pyrogallol (1,2,3-trihydroxybenzene) produced by decarboxylation of gallic acid, but imported as pure gallic acid precursor. Actually pure gallic acid for pyrogallol synthesis classifies HTS 2918.29.30.00. Chemical reduction product remains chapter 29 compound.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare decarboxylation yield efficiency; photographic grade requires low iron <5ppm; heat-stable up to 200°C processing