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

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Vitamin C/E synergist formulation data; melting point 168-172°C verification; EU cosmetic regulation Annex II listing