9902.03.16 - Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS No. 99-76-3) (provided for in subheading 2918.29.75)

This classification, HTS Code 9902.03.16, specifically designates Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS No. 99-76-3) for temporary classification purposes. This substance is a paraben ester commonly used as a preservative in a wide array of consumer products, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food items. Its inclusion within Chapter 99 signifies a temporary legislative measure or modification affecting its import duties or restrictions, distinct from the permanent tariff classifications found in earlier chapters of the HTS.

Unlike the general categories found at the beginning of the HTS, which cover broad classes of goods like live animals or agricultural products, this node is highly specific. Its direct parent context, Section XXII, indicates it falls under provisions for temporary legislation, trade agreements, or agricultural import restrictions. Therefore, its "siblings" are other similarly temporary or special provisions within Chapter 99, rather than commodity-based classifications. The classification provided for in subheading 2918.29.75 points to its underlying chemical classification within the permanent structure of the HTS, highlighting that this 9902 code represents a temporary overlay or modification to that established classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. The classification is definitive for Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate when subject to the provisions of Chapter 99. Any variations in chemical structure or specific end-use intended to circumvent this temporary classification would necessitate a review of the overarching temporary legislation governing this HTS code.