Sodium Valerate from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide acid equivalence certification linking to 2915 parent compound
• Include FDA GRAS status documentation for food/feed applications
• Test for heavy metals per USP standards to avoid pharmacopeia issues