4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid from Canada
Para-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHB) is a phenolic carboxylic acid used as preservative intermediate and polymer monomer. HTS 2918.29.65.00 applies per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for listed phenolic acids. Pure compound imported for chemical synthesis.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide NMR or HPLC chromatograms confirming structure and isomeric purity per chapter note (b)
• Document end-use to distinguish polymer intermediate from food preservative use