2-(4-Formylphenyl)acetic Acid Methyl Ester from China

Synonymous chemical name for the HTS-specified 1-formylphenylacetic acid methyl ester, an aromatic polyketone precursor in organic synthesis. Classified precisely under 2918.30.10.00 as it matches the legal description of carboxylic acids with aldehyde function. Used in fine chemical production for fragrances and pharmaceuticals.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Use IUPAC name on all docs to match HTS description exactly; provide spectral data (NMR/IR) if CBP requests structure verification

Watch for valuation issues if imported with free sample quantities