Oxalacetic Acid Diethyl Ester Sodium Salt
Oxalacetic acid diethyl ester sodium salt is a sodium salt of a carboxylic acid ester with a ketone function. Under Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic compounds are classified in the heading appropriate to the organic compound, which here is the keto ester, placing it in tariff item 2918.30.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ester function is considered the primary characteristic
Residual heading for other carboxylic acids with additional oxygen functions.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the product as the sodium salt of the ester, not the free acid, to avoid misclassification
• Provide the exact stoichiometry and water content if applicable
• Ensure the salt form is stable and does not require special handling documentation for transport
Related Products under Tariff item 2918.30.00
1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-butanedione
1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-butanedione is a 1,3-diketone with an ortho-hydroxyphenyl substituent, providing ketone and phenolic oxygen functions. It is classified under tariff item 2918.30.00 as an aromatic compound with ketone and additional oxygen functions.
2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone
2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone is a dihydroxy aromatic ketone with multiple oxygen functions beyond the ketone group. It is classified under tariff item 2918.30.00 as an aromatic compound with ketone and additional oxygen functions.
2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone
2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone is an aromatic ketone with two phenolic hydroxy groups, used as a UV absorber in sunscreens and as a polymer stabilizer. It is classified under tariff item 2918.30.00 as a carboxylic acid with ketone function, specifically an aromatic derivative with additional oxygen functions.
2-(4-Formylphenyl)acetic Acid Methyl Ester
2-(4-Formylphenyl)acetic acid methyl ester is a chemically defined aromatic compound containing both an aldehyde and an ester function. It falls under tariff item 2918.30.00 as a carboxylic acid with an aldehyde function, without other oxygen functions beyond the ester group.
2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetic Acid
2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid is an aromatic glyoxylic acid derivative with a phenol group. It is classified under tariff item 2918.30.00 as a carboxylic acid with ketone function and additional oxygen.
2-Chloro-4,5-difluoro-β-oxobenzenepropanoic acid, ethyl ester
2-Chloro-4,5-difluoro-β-oxobenzenepropanoic acid ethyl ester is a chemically defined aromatic compound with a ketone function and halogen substitutions, along with an ester group. It falls under 2918.30.00 as a carboxylic acid with ketone function, without other oxygen functions beyond the ester.