Caproic Acid from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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)