Gentisic Acid (2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid) from China
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 — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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