3,5,6-Trichlorosalicylic acid from China
A halogenated derivative of salicylic acid, specifically listed under HTS 2918.29.3900 as a carboxylic acid with phenol function. The trichloro substitution on the aromatic ring qualifies it under halogenated phenolic carboxylic acids without other oxygen functions. Commonly used in dye synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Include detailed spectral analysis (NMR/IR) in documentation to confirm structure and avoid reclassification
• Comply with TSCA pre-manufacture notice if first import into US; pitfall is ignoring EPA inventory status
• Use UN-approved packaging for corrosive solids; declare as UN 3261 to prevent delays