Other
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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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2918.29.75.00
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid derived from phenol with a carboxylic acid group, used in skincare for acne treatment and as a precursor in aspirin synthesis. It falls under HTS 2918.29.7500 as a carboxylic acid with phenol function but without other oxygen function, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds. Its structure features a phenolic OH and COOH directly attached to the benzene ring.
4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid (parabens precursor) is a phenolic carboxylic acid used as a preservative intermediate and in polymer production. Classified under HTS 2918.29.7500 for its phenol-function carboxylic acid structure without additional oxygen groups beyond OH and COOH. Pure form meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate organic compounds.
Gentisic Acid
Gentisic acid (2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid) features phenolic carboxylic acid functionality used in pharmaceuticals and as an antioxidant. Falls under HTS 2918.29.7500 as 'other' phenolic carboxylic acids without additional oxygen functions beyond multiple phenolic OH groups. Chemically defined per Chapter 29 note 2(a).
Protocatechuic Acid
Protocatechuic acid (3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid) is a natural phenolic acid used in cosmetics and as a biochemical reagent. HTS 2918.29.7500 covers this dihydroxybenzoic acid as a carboxylic acid with phenol function. Pure crystalline form qualifies under Chapter 29 organic compound definitions.
Vanillic Acid
Vanillic acid (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid) serves as a flavor precursor and pharmaceutical intermediate with phenolic carboxylic structure. Classified in HTS 2918.29.7500 as 'other' phenolic acids without prohibited additional functions. Methoxy group doesn't alter phenol function classification.
Syringic Acid
Syringic acid (4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid) is used in lignin research and as an antioxidant standard. HTS 2918.29.7500 applies to this trimethoxy phenolic carboxylic acid as an 'other' compound per heading description. Qualifies as chemically defined organic compound.
Gallic Acid
Gallic acid (3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) is a triphenolic carboxylic acid used in inks, tanning, and pharmaceuticals. Falls under HTS 2918.29.7500 as phenolic carboxylic acid without other oxygen functions. Multiple phenolic OH groups maintain classification here per tariff structure.
Homogentisic Acid
Homogentisic acid (2,5-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid) is a phenolic acid metabolite used in biochemical research. While technically phenylacetic derivative, classified under HTS 2918.29.7500 for dominant phenolic carboxylic function. Chemically defined structure fits Chapter 29 criteria.
Mandelic Acid
Mandelic acid (hydroxyphenylacetic acid) provides antibacterial properties in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Though alpha-hydroxy acid, its phenolic structure qualifies under HTS 2918.29.7500 as 'other' carboxylic acid with phenol function. Excludes Chapter 30 finished formulations.
3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
Meta-hydroxybenzoic acid serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate and polymer modifier. HTS 2918.29.7500 classification reflects its single phenolic OH and carboxylic acid on benzene ring without additional oxygen functions. Standard Chapter 29 pure compound import.
Veratric Acid
Veratric acid (3,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid) acts as a synthetic intermediate with protected phenolic functionality. Still classified under HTS 2918.29.7500 as phenolic carboxylic acid derivative per tariff structure. Methoxy groups don't negate phenol function origin.
Ellagic Acid
Ellagic acid, a dilactone of gallic acid, functions in cosmetics and as a research antioxidant despite complex structure. HTS 2918.29.7500 covers as phenolic carboxylic acid derivative under 'other' provision. Qualifies via chemical definition despite natural occurrence.
Caffeic Acid
Caffeic acid (3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid) is an acrylic phenolic acid used in research and nutraceuticals. Classified HTS 2918.29.7500 for phenolic carboxylic acid functionality despite unsaturated chain. Chapter 29 note 3 prioritizes last numerical heading.
Ferulic Acid
Ferulic acid (4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid) protects against UV damage in cosmetics. HTS 2918.29.7500 classification as phenolic carboxylic acid with phenol function. Unsaturated chain secondary to phenolic acid principal function.
Sinapinic Acid
Sinapinic acid (4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxycinnamic acid) serves as MALDI-TOF matrix in mass spectrometry. HTS 2918.29.7500 for phenolic carboxylic acid structure. Analytical grade purity ensures Chapter 29 classification.