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2-Methylbutyric Acid from Germany

2-Methylbutyric acid is a branched C5 saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid classified in HTS 2915.60.50.00 'other'. Employed in cheese flavor reproduction and pharmaceuticals.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Chiral molecule; specify racemic or enantiopure form in documentation

UN 2820 Class 8; strong odor requires ventilated containers

Isomer mixtures may qualify under Note (b) but must not be acyclic hydrocarbons

2-Methylbutyric Acid from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2915.60.50.00