Monochloroacetic Acid Flakes from China
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 — China → United States
38.7%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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