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p-Anisic Acid USP Grade from Japan

Pharmaceutical USP-grade p-anisic acid meets higher purity standards for drug synthesis and preservation applications. Classified under HTS 2918.99.0500 as the specifically named aromatic carboxylic acid with methoxy oxygen function, compliant with Chapter 29 purity requirements. Used as antimicrobial preservative in formulations.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include USP certificate and lot-specific COA; declare pharmacopeia grade on entry summary

• Verify DMF status if destined for US pharma manufacturing; comply with cGMP import requirements

• Label with 'For Pharmaceutical Use Only' to avoid food additive scrutiny