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4-Formylphenylacetic Acid Methyl Ester USP Grade from Japan

High-purity USP grade version of 1-formylphenylacetic acid methyl ester, meeting pharmaceutical standards for use in drug intermediate synthesis. Classified under HTS 2918.30.10.00 due to its exact chemical identity as the specified aromatic compound with aldehyde and ester functions. The USP designation confirms it's a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Include USP certificate of analysis and FDA Drug Master File reference if destined for pharma use; declare exact purity (>99%) to prevent reclassification

Verify REACH/TSCA compliance and obtain EPA pre-manufacture notice if required for new chemical uses