Sodium Valerate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)