Syringic Acid

Syringic acid (4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid) is a natural-derived aromatic compound used in antioxidants and research. Classified HTS 2918.99.4700 for poly-oxygen functions. Chemically defined per Chapter scope.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan6.5%โ€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3203.00Higher: 13.1% vs 6.5%

If vegetable colorant extracts

Natural origin exclusion to Chapter 32.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Source declaration (synthetic vs plant)

โ€ข Antioxidant stability docs

โ€ข Avoid retail food packs

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Mandelic Acid

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Salicylic Acid

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4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid

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Gallic Acid

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Veratric Acid

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