4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide spectral analysis (NMR/IR) confirming structure; comply with TSCA inventory listing; avoid plastic packaging that could cause contamination leaching