Propionic Acid 99% Technical Grade from China
Propionic acid (C2H5COOH) is a straight-chain saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used primarily as a preservative and intermediate in chemical synthesis. This technical grade product, with 99% purity, falls under HTS 2915.50.1000 as it matches the chemical definition of propionic acid without halogenation, sulfonation, or other modifications specified in the heading. It is commonly imported in bulk for industrial applications like feed preservation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (COA) to confirm 99% propionic acid content and avoid reclassification; ensure DOT-compliant packaging for corrosive liquid transport; declare exact concentration to prevent penalties under Chapter 29 notes