p-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) from Mexico
p-Aminobenzoic acid is an aromatic organic compound with both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups, explicitly listed under HTS 2922.49.10.00. It is commonly used in sunscreens, pharmaceuticals, and as a vitamin B10 precursor. This technical-grade chemical falls squarely within the heading for oxygen-function amino-acids that are aromatic.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
5.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity and structure to match the specific listing
• Ensure SDS and CAS number (59-32-5) documentation for customs verification as an aromatic amino-acid
• Avoid misclassification as a finished pharmaceutical; import as bulk chemical only