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2918.29.65.00/4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid/Japan

4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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

4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.29.65.00