Gentisic Acid (2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify positional isomer (2,5-) in documentation to distinguish from other dihydroxy isomers
• Purity >98% required for chapter 29 chemical definition