Suberic acid bisimide
Suberic acid bisimide is a compound with two imide functional groups connected by an octamethylene chain, used as an intermediate in polymer and pharmaceutical synthesis. Its dual imide structure places it under the 'Other' tariff item for imides and their derivatives, as no more specific subheading applies to this type of compound.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product were saccharin or its salts
Saccharin and its salts are specifically listed in the subheading, but suberic acid bisimide is not.
If the compound were an imine rather than an imide
Imine-function compounds are classified in a separate subheading from imides.
If the product were a carboxylic acid derivative rather than an imide
Polycarboxylic acids and their derivatives are classified in heading 29.17, but the imide functionality takes precedence here.
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Related Products under Tariff item 2925.19.00
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