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2915.60.50.00/2-Methylbutyric Acid/Japan

2-Methylbutyric Acid from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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 Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2915.60.50.00