CAS 70288-50-1 Methyl 4-Formylphenylacetate from Germany
Identified by CAS number 70288-50-1, this is the pure methyl ester of 4-formylphenylacetic acid matching HTS 2918.30.10.00 exactly. As a separate chemically defined aromatic compound with dual oxygen functions (aldehyde and ester), it fits Chapter 29 subheading for specific named substances. Commonly traded for API synthesis.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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