Salts of formic acid
Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: > Formic acid, its salts and esters: > Salts of formic acid
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 2915.12.00.00
Sodium Formate
Sodium formate (HCOONa) is the sodium salt of formic acid, a white crystalline powder used in industrial applications such as de-icing, leather tanning, and as a buffering agent. It falls under HTS 2915.12.00.00 as a salt of formic acid, specifically a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a). This pure salt is commonly imported for chemical manufacturing and textile processing.
Potassium Formate
Potassium formate (HCOOK) serves as a drilling fluid additive in oil and gas extraction and a snow-melting agent, being biodegradable and low-toxicity. It is the potassium salt of formic acid, directly covered by HTS 2915.12.00.00. Imported as flakes or powder for industrial fluid formulations.
Magnesium Formate
Magnesium formate is utilized in flame retardants and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. As the magnesium salt of formic acid, it is classified under HTS 2915.12.00.00 per Chapter 29 definitions. Typically imported as a tetrahydrate for specialty chemical manufacturing.
Cesium Formate
Cesium formate (HCOOCs) is a high-density formate salt used in ultra-deep oil well drilling fluids. Classified as a formic acid salt under HTS 2915.12.00.00, it is a pure organic compound. Imported in solution or powder for high-pressure applications.
Rubidium Formate
Rubidium formate is a specialty chemical used in research and as a component in high-tech ceramics. It falls under HTS 2915.12.00.00 as the rubidium salt of formic acid, meeting Chapter 29 purity requirements. Typically imported in small research quantities.
Lithium Formate
Lithium formate serves as a component in lithium battery electrolytes and pharmaceutical intermediates. As a formic acid salt, it is classified under HTS 2915.12.00.00. Imported for advanced materials and battery manufacturing.
Barium Formate
Barium formate is used in specialty lubricants and as a precursor for barium chemicals. This barium salt of formic acid fits HTS 2915.12.00.00 classification. Imported for metalworking fluid formulations.
Calcium Formate
Calcium formate (HCOO)₂Ca is the calcium salt of formic acid, widely used as a concrete accelerator, feed additive for livestock, and in leather production. Classified under HTS 2915.12.00.00 as a formic acid salt, it qualifies as a chemically defined organic compound. This dihydrate powder is imported for construction and agriculture sectors.
Ammonium Formate
Ammonium formate (HCOONH₄) is used as a reducing agent in pharmaceutical synthesis and a food additive for baked goods. This salt of formic acid fits HTS 2915.12.00.00 as a chemically defined compound. It is imported in crystalline form for laboratory and industrial applications.
Formic Acid Sodium Salt Dihydrate
The dihydrate form of sodium formate (HCOONa·2H₂O) is preferred for its stability in textile dyeing and as a mordant. It qualifies under HTS 2915.12.00.00 as a formic acid salt, including solvates per Chapter notes. Imported for dyehouse operations.