Sodium Valerate from China
Sodium pentanoate (sodium valerate) is the sodium salt of pentanoic acid, classified under HTS 2915.60.50.00 as a salt of 'other' butanoic/pentanoic acids. Applied in chemical synthesis and as a food additive.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.6%
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
• Confirm organic base classification per Chapter Note (C)(1); inorganic salt analysis required
• White powder UN 1759 Class 8; ensure anti-caking agent qualifies under Note (f)