Veratric Acid from Mexico
Veratric acid (3,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid) acts as a synthetic intermediate with protected phenolic functionality. Still classified under HTS 2918.29.7500 as phenolic carboxylic acid derivative per tariff structure. Methoxy groups don't negate phenol function origin.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• CAS 93-07-2 declaration mandatory; provide synthetic route summary; stable at room temperature unlike parent catechol acids