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Sodium Valerate from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

12.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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