4,4-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)pentanoic acid stabilized crystals

Crystalline form of 4,4-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)pentanoic acid with added stabilizer for transport, classified under HTS 2918.29.3900 per chapter note (f). The stabilizer prevents degradation without altering use suitability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2915.90Lower: 13.8% vs 35%

If saturated acyclic carboxylic acid emphasized

Pentanoic chain could suggest heading 2915, but phenolic function takes later heading priority.

2940.00Lower: 15.8% vs 35%

If derivatized into sugar ester analog

Chapter note (c) sends sugar derivatives to 2940, later in numerical order.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document stabilizer type/concentration; must prove 'necessary for preservation' per notes

Use DOT-compliant inner packaging for phenolic acids prone to discoloration