Sodium Valerate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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)