Vanillic Acid from Japan
Vanillic acid (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid) serves as a flavor precursor and pharmaceutical intermediate with phenolic carboxylic structure. Classified in HTS 2918.29.7500 as 'other' phenolic acids without prohibited additional functions. Methoxy group doesn't alter phenol function classification.
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
• Declare FEMA GRAS status for food applications; provide HPLC purity certificate (>98%); use nitrogen-purged packaging to prevent oxidation