Glacial Propionic Acid from China
Anhydrous, high-concentration propionic acid (nearly 100% pure) known as glacial form, used in organic synthesis and as a mold inhibitor. It qualifies under HTS 2915.50.1000 as pure propionic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid per heading description and Chapter notes. Imported in drums for industrial chemical processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
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
• Classify as UN 2833 corrosive liquid with full SDS; obtain prior EPA TSCA notification for new chemical import; avoid bulk contamination to maintain glacial purity under Chapter 29