Industrial Acetic Acid 80% Solution from Germany
An 80% aqueous solution of acetic acid used in textile dyeing and polymer production, classified under HTS 2915.21.00.00 as chemically defined acetic acid per chapter note 2(d) allowing water dissolution. It meets the pure compound criteria without rendering it for specific use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label exact concentration and confirm water dissolution complies with note 2(d); obtain EPA TSCA registration for industrial use
• Avoid misdeclaration as vinegar (HTS 2209) which has different duties