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§ HTS 2918.99.05.00 · US import duty

p-Anisic acid; Clofibrate; and 3-Phenoxybenzoic acid

Chapter
29
MFN base rate
5.8%
Active overlays
1
Scope
Active: section301

AD/CVD not evaluated. CBP determines binding classification at entry. Methodology →

Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: · Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: · Other: · p-Anisic acid; Clofibrate; and 3-Phenoxybenzoic acid
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HTS CODE
2918.99.05.00
General (MFN)5.8%
SpecialFree (A+,AU,BH…
Other (Column 2)15.4¢/kg + 40%
§99 overlays1

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)5.8%
SpecialFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Other (Column 2)15.4¢/kg + 40%
Unitskg

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions are not evaluated by default.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

  • 9903.88.03 section301 +25% active
    Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
    Applies to China

§ AD/CVD WATCHAD/CVD orders that may apply

These antidumping or countervailing duty orders mention this HTS in their Federal Register notices. The written scope of the order — not the HTS — is dispositive. Verify the actual scope at trade.gov before assuming an order applies to your shipment.

  • A-533-922 AD India (IN) Order 2025-05-27
    2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid From India and the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Orders
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  • A-570-160 AD China (CN) Order 2025-05-27
    2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid From India and the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Orders
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  • C-533-923 CVD India (IN) Order 2025-05-27
    2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid From the People's Republic of China and India: Countervailing Duty Orders
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  • C-570-161 CVD China (CN) Order 2025-05-27
    2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid From the People's Republic of China and India: Countervailing Duty Orders
    View order →

§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown

Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.

China (CN)
Total 30.8% · $3,080.00
Duty breakdown Rate Amount Source
Base dutyBase 5.8% $580.00 HTS General rate
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99 25% $2,500.00 9903.88.03
Status: exact Methodology: tariff-ledger-v1 Data: d4c9e6f79bac8e84

§ CLASSIFICATION WATCH-OUTSClassification watch-outs

These sibling HTS entries share the same parent but differ in duty rate or Chapter 99 coverage. They are review prompts, not classification recommendations.

  • 2918.99.06.00
    1-Hydroxy-6-octadecyloxy-2-naphthalene- carboxylic acid; and 1-Hydroxy-6-docosyloxy-2-naphthalene- carboxylic acid
    Base rate: Free Chapter 99: 0 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • 2918.99.14.00
    2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid and its salts
    Base rate: Free Chapter 99: 0 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • 2918.99.50.00
    Other
    Base rate: 4% Chapter 99: 0 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs

§ ORIGIN COMPARISONAlternative origin comparison

This compares tariff-only outcomes for the same HTS across origin countries. Freight, AD/CVD rate amounts, exclusions, broker fees, and relocation cost are not included — but active AD/CVD order counts per country are flagged below.

China → Vietnam
$2,500.00 tariff-only saving
Origin Total rate Duty @ $10,000 Delta vs baseline AD/CVD orders
China (CN) 30.8% $3,080.00 — 2
Vietnam (VN) 5.8% $580.00 -$2,500.00 —
Mexico (MX) 5.8% $580.00 -$2,500.00 —
India (IN) 5.8% $580.00 -$2,500.00 2
South Korea (KR) 5.8% $580.00 -$2,500.00 —

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin Base rate Chapter 99 Total rate Duty (USD)
China (CN) 5.8% 25% 30.8% $3,080.00
Vietnam (VN) 5.8% 0% 5.8% $580.00
Mexico (MX) 5.8% 0% 5.8% $580.00
India (IN) 5.8% 0% 5.8% $580.00
South Korea (KR) 5.8% 0% 5.8% $580.00

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