Pharma-Grade Formic Acid USP/NF
Ultra-pure formic acid meeting USP/NF standards for pharmaceutical manufacturing, classified as formic acid under HTS 2915.11.00.00. Its high assay and lack of impurities align with chapter 29's chemically defined compound criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dispensed in dosage forms for retail
Pharmaceutical products containing formic acid derivatives in consumer packs fall under chapter 30.
If Benzoic acid contamination present
Higher aromatic acid headings take precedence per numerical order rule in chapter notes.
If for analytical standards with tracers
Certified reference materials with isotopic labels classified as lab chemicals in 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit USP certificate and CoA showing compliance with purity specs; critical for FDA import alerts on pharma chemicals
• Use child-resistant, tamper-evident packaging per USP <671>; declare as 'bulk pharmaceutical chemical' not finished drug
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Formic Acid 85% Technical Grade
Formic acid at 85% concentration in aqueous solution, classified under HTS 2915.11.00.00 as a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. Used primarily in industrial applications like leather tanning, textile processing, and as a preservative. Meets chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Formic Acid 94-100% Anhydrous Grade
High-purity formic acid (94-100%) suitable for pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis, directly classifiable as formic acid under HTS 2915.11.00.00. Its saturated acyclic monocarboxylic structure fits chapter 29 heading requirements without exclusions.
Industrial Formic Acid 80% for Silage Preservation
80% formic acid formulated for agricultural silage additives, classified under 2915.11.00.00 as it remains a chemically defined formic acid solution per chapter notes (d). Used to lower pH in livestock feed fermentation.
Formic Acid with Stabilizer for Textile Dyeing
85% formic acid containing polymerization stabilizer, permissible under HTS 2915.11.00.00 per chapter note (f) for transport/preservation additives not altering general use. Applied in wool dyeing and finishing processes.
Leather Tanning Formic Acid 88%
88% formic acid optimized for leather deliming and pickling, classified under HTS 2915.11.00.00 as chemically defined formic acid. Essential in tannery wet processing to adjust pH and remove salts.
Rubber Vulcanization Formic Acid
Technical formic acid used as coagulant in latex processing for rubber goods, under HTS 2915.11.00.00. Meets chapter 29 as pure compound essential for natural rubber production.