Gentisic Acid (2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid) from Canada
Gentisic acid features multiple phenol functions on benzoic acid core, qualifying under 2918.29 phenolic carboxylics. HTS 2918.29.65.00 via additional U.S. note 3. Pharmaceutical intermediate for analgesics and antioxidants.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify positional isomer (2,5-) in documentation to distinguish from other dihydroxy isomers
• Purity >98% required for chapter 29 chemical definition