4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvic Acid from Mexico

4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid is a keto acid featuring both a carboxylic acid group and a ketone functionality, classifying it under HTS 2918.30.90.00 as a carboxylic acid with ketone function but without other oxygen functions beyond those specified. It is used in biochemical research and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

3.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide detailed chemical analysis (NMR, MS) confirming structure and purity to verify classification under 2918.30

Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and transport certificates for hazardous goods handling during customs clearance

Avoid misclassification as aromatic ketones (2914) by documenting the dominant carboxylic acid function