4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid from Japan
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is an aromatic compound used as a preservative precursor in parabens production. Falls under HTS 2918.99.4700 as a carboxylic acid with phenolic oxygen function. Pure form aligns with Chapter 29(a) for chemically defined organics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• CAS 99-96-7 documentation required; test for isomers to confirm single compound status
• Bulk chemical entry needs EPA TSCA; pitfall is retail packs shifting to 3824
• Specify crystal form in invoice to avoid confusion with esters in other subheadings