Monochloroacetic Acid Flakes from Canada

Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) in flake form serves as a key intermediate for producing carboxymethyl cellulose and herbicides. As a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with one chlorine substituent, it fits HTS 2915.40.5050 for other halogenated derivatives beyond named categories.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

13.7%

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

Submit assay reports showing 98%+ MCA content; impurities affect duty and REACH compliance

Use UN-approved corrosive packaging; declare as UN1751 for DOT/OSHA transport rules

Avoid bulk shipments without anti-caking stabilizers, as clumping leads to quality disputes