4-Hydroxyphenylglyoxylic Acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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