Veratric Acid from Japan
Veratric acid (3,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid) is an aromatic carboxylic acid used in organic synthesis and pharmaceuticals. HTS 2918.99.4700 covers its additional methoxy oxygen functions on the benzene ring. Complies with Chapter notes for halogenated/nitrosated derivatives exclusion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• NMR spectrum confirmation for methoxy positions; isomers classify differently
• Research chemical declaration; avoid pharma bulk mistaken for 3003
• Stable under transport—no special stabilizer notes apply