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
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
• CAS 93-07-2 declaration mandatory; provide synthetic route summary; stable at room temperature unlike parent catechol acids