3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Melting point verification (201-204°C); TSCA 8(a) preliminary assessment required; use desiccated packaging