p-Aminosalicylic Acid (PAS) from Germany
p-Aminosalicylic acid features amino and single phenolic hydroxy with additional carboxylic acid, but classifies as oxygen-function amino-compound under 2922.29 'other'. Used as anti-tuberculosis pharmaceutical intermediate. Single phenolic oxygen function distinguishes it.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include FDA import alert check; pharma intermediates require drug master file references despite bulk chemical status
• Test for optical purity if chiral; racemic mixtures stay in 2922 but enantiopure may face 2941 scrutiny
• Avoid emetic additives unless solely for safety ID (note g); pharma use could reclassify