Ethyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate (Ethyl Paraben) from Mexico
Ethyl ester of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, classified with parent phenolic acid per note 4(A). HTS 2918.29.65.00 for specified preservatives. Widely used antimicrobial in cosmetics/pharma.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pure chemical import only; cosmetic mixtures classify 3304/3824
• Document synthetic vs natural source