Technical Grade Metanilic Acid from Germany
Technical grade metanilic acid contains allowable impurities but remains a separate chemically defined compound under chapter note (a), classified in HTS 2921.42.21.00. Primarily used in industrial dye manufacturing where high purity is not required.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit assay reports showing >90% metanilic acid content; impurities must not change chemical identity per chapter notes
• Include stabilizer declaration if anticaking agents added, ensuring they qualify under note (f) for preservation only
• Watch for anti-dusting agent additions; excess may trigger reclassification if rendering product for specific use