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Heptanoic Acid

Heptanoic acid (enanthic acid) is a C7 saturated monocarboxylic acid used in organic synthesis and as a corrosion inhibitor. Falls under HTS 2915.29.50.00 for other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids.

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.

2915.90Lower: 13.8% vs 37.8%

If containing anti-dusting agent for safety

Additives for identification/safety per Chapter Note (g) go to 2915.90

2930.90Lower: 13.7% vs 37.8%

If organo-sulfur derivative introduced

Sulfur directly linked to carbon changes to organo-sulfur compounds

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide REACH/TSCA dossiers confirming commercial identity and purity >98%

• Label as UN 3265 Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Organic, n.o.s

• Document not halogenated/sulfonated to avoid 2904-2906 headings

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Caproic Acid

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Pelargonic Acid

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Sodium valerate is the sodium salt of valeric acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid salt used in pharmaceuticals and feed additives. It classifies under HTS 2915.29.50.00 following the parent acid per Chapter Note on salts.

Isovaleric Acid

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