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Glacial Acetic Anhydride Lab Reagent

High-purity glacial acetic anhydride used as a lab reagent for acetylation in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry. Classified under HTS 2915.24.00.00 as the pure anhydride of acetic acid, a chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 scope.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+35.0%38.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9802.00.80Lower: 10% vs 38.5%

If imported for personal scientific use in small quantities

Articles for personal or scientific use may qualify for duty-free under Chapter 98, bypassing chemical headings.

2915.29.50.00Lower: 37.8% vs 38.5%

If halogenated or sulfonated derivative

Chapter note specifies halogenated/sulfonated acetic derivatives shift to later subheadings in 2915.

3822Lower: 10% vs 38.5%

If for diagnostic or lab reagent mixtures

If prepared specifically for lab analysis with additives, it moves to diagnostic reagents excluding pure compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lot-specific CoA confirming >98% purity to avoid reclassification as impure mixture

Label containers with GHS corrosive pictograms and ensure DOT-compliant packaging for import

Declare exact CAS 108-24-7 to match tariff description and prevent customs holds

Related Products under HTS 2915.24.00.00

Acetic Anhydride 99% Pure Industrial Grade

Acetic anhydride (CH3CO)2O at 99% purity, a clear colorless liquid used primarily in chemical synthesis for acetylation reactions. It falls under HTS 2915.24.00.00 as a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid anhydride, specifically the anhydride of acetic acid, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Acetic Anhydride with 1% Stabilizer

Acetic anhydride stabilized with 1% hydroquinone to prevent polymerization during storage and transport. Qualifies under HTS 2915.24.00.00 per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation without changing its chemical identity as acetic anhydride.

Industrial Acetic Anhydride Bulk Drums

Bulk acetic anhydride packaged in 400L steel drums for industrial cellulose acetate production. Falls under HTS 2915.24.00.00 as pure saturated acyclic monocarboxylic anhydride, not excluded by packaging or chapter notes.

Pharmaceutical Grade Acetic Anhydride

Ultra-pure acetic anhydride meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis like aspirin production. Classified in HTS 2915.24.00.00 as chemically defined acetic anhydride, prior to note 3's last-in-order rule.

Acetic Anhydride 80% Aqueous Solution

80% acetic anhydride in water, prepared as a safer transport form before final dilution. Covered by HTS 2915.24.00.00 under Chapter note (d) for products of (a) dissolved in water, provided normal for safety.

Distilled Acetic Anhydride for Plastics

Freshly distilled acetic anhydride for manufacturing cellulose acetate plastics and films. HTS 2915.24.00.00 applies as pure anhydride, not a mixture or excluded product.