Caproic Acid

Caproic acid (hexanoic acid) is a C6 saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used in coconut flavorings, pharmaceuticals, and lubricants. It qualifies for HTS 2915.29.50.00 as 'other' in this saturated acid category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

3823.11.00.00Lower: 21.3% vs 37.8%

If stearic acid mixture exceeding 5% purity threshold

Industrial fatty acid mixtures classify in 3823 per HTS distinctions

2915.60Lower: 12.1% vs 37.8%

If the palmitic salt form

Organic acid salts follow parent acid classification per Chapter rules

2905.19Lower: 13.7% vs 37.8%

If incorrectly identified as lower alcohol derivative

Acyclic alcohols classify earlier; monocarboxylic acids take precedence

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit NMR spectra confirming straight-chain structure vs branched isomers

Comply with TSCA registration for chemical substances entering commerce

Prevent reclassification as fatty acid from natural sources (Chapter 15 exclusion risk)

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