Potassium Monochloroacetate from Germany
Potassium salt of monochloroacetic acid used in specialty detergents and as a buffering agent. HTS 2915.40.1000 applies via chapter note (C)(1) classifying inorganic salts with the organic acid component. Ensures proper placement among halogenated monocarboxylic derivatives.
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
• Ion chromatography for cation confirmation; less corrosive than sodium salt but still UN 1759
• Common issue: bulk blends classified as Chapter 38