Ferulic Acid from Japan
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.
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
• Vitamin C/E synergist formulation data; melting point 168-172°C verification; EU cosmetic regulation Annex II listing