Sodium Valerate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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