Caffeic Acid from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) 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
• Light/heat sensitive - amber refrigerated storage; trans-isomer specification (>95%); GRAS status for food contact