Gallic Acid from Germany
Gallic acid (3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) is a triphenolic carboxylic acid used in inks, tanning, and pharmaceuticals. Falls under HTS 2918.29.7500 as phenolic carboxylic acid without other oxygen functions. Multiple phenolic OH groups maintain classification here per tariff structure.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Light-protected packaging required (amber glass); meets FCC food grade if >99% pure; biennial TSCA reporting for manufacturers