Clofibrate
Clofibrate is ethyl 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-methylpropanoate, an ester of a carboxylic acid with an additional oxygen function. Under Chapter 29 Note 5(B), esters of ethyl alcohol with acid-function organic compounds are classified with the corresponding acid, placing it under tariff item 2918.99.00.
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 |
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Related Products under Tariff item 2918.99.00
1-Hydroxy-6-docosyloxy-2-naphthalene-carboxylic acid
1-Hydroxy-6-docosyloxy-2-naphthalene-carboxylic acid is a chemically defined aromatic carboxylic acid with a hydroxy group and a long docosyloxy chain. It falls under tariff item 2918.99.00 as an 'Other' carboxylic acid with oxygen function.
1-Hydroxy-6-docosyloxy-2-naphthalene-carboxylic acid stabilized
Stabilized 1-hydroxy-6-docosyloxy-2-naphthalene-carboxylic acid with an anti-caking agent is still classified under Chapter 29 Note 1(f), which allows added stabilizers necessary for preservation or transport. It falls under tariff item 2918.99.00.
1-Hydroxy-6-octadecyloxy-2-naphthalene-carboxylic acid
1-Hydroxy-6-octadecyloxy-2-naphthalene-carboxylic acid is a chemically defined aromatic carboxylic acid with a hydroxy group and a long octadecyloxy chain. It falls under tariff item 2918.99.00 as an 'Other' carboxylic acid with oxygen function.
1-Hydroxy-6-octadecyloxy-2-naphthalene-carboxylic acid (98% purity)
High-purity 1-hydroxy-6-octadecyloxy-2-naphthalene-carboxylic acid at 98% purity is a chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a), allowing minor impurities. It falls under tariff item 2918.99.00.
3-Phenoxybenzoic Acid
3-Phenoxybenzoic acid is a chemically defined aromatic carboxylic acid with an additional oxygen function in the form of a phenoxy ether group. It falls under tariff item 2918.99.00 as an 'Other' carboxylic acid with oxygen function, not elsewhere specified.
3-Phenoxybenzoic Acid Technical Grade
Technical grade 3-phenoxybenzoic acid at 95-98% purity is still a chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a), which allows impurities. It retains classification under tariff item 2918.99.00 as an 'Other' carboxylic acid with oxygen function.