Valproic Acid with Stabilizer

Stabilized valproic acid containing an anticaking agent for safe transport, remaining a separate chemically defined compound. It qualifies for HTS 2915.90.14.00 under chapter note 2(f) as the stabilizer is solely for preservation without altering general use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina4.2%+25.0%29.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico4.2%โ€”4.2%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada4.2%โ€”4.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany4.2%โ€”4.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan4.2%โ€”4.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 29.2%

If stabilizer renders it suitable for specific use

Additions changing general use purpose exclude from chapter 29 per note 2(g).

2916.31.20Higher: 41.5% vs 29.2%

If forming benzoic acid derivatives

Aromatic carboxylic acids shift to heading 2916, later in numerical order.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Document stabilizer as necessary per note 2(f) to avoid reclassification; ensure <1% additive

โ€ข Test for stability under import conditions to prevent degradation claims

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Valproic Acid USP Grade

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Valproic Acid EP Grade

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2-Propylvaleric Acid Technical Grade

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Valproic Acid Research Grade

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Sodium Valproate Precursor Acid

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