4-Hydroxyphenylglyoxylic Acid from Germany
4-Hydroxyphenylglyoxylic acid contains an aromatic ring with hydroxy and alpha-keto acid (glyoxylic) functions, fitting ketone with additional oxygen. HTS 2918.30.3000 covers this as 'other' aromatic derivative. Used in fine chemical manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
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
• Provide acid value and functional group analysis to confirm carboxylic-ketone priority
• Exclude from Chapter 29 if dissolved for specific use beyond transport, per note (e)
• Verify no enzyme activity, excluded to 3507