Valeric Acid from China
Valeric acid (pentanoic acid) is a straight-chain saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with the formula C4H9COOH, falling under 'other' in HTS 2915.60.50.00. It serves as an intermediate in ester production for fragrances and pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.1%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis to distinguish from isomers and confirm classification as pure pentanoic acid
• Declare correct UN 2050 Hazard Class 8; common pitfall is inadequate spill containment documentation
• Check for stabilizer additions per Chapter Note (f); excess additives may shift to mixtures classification