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2-Ethylhexanoic Acid from Germany

2-Ethylhexanoic acid is a saturated acyclic branched-chain monocarboxylic acid used in paint driers, PVC stabilizers, and metal soaps. It qualifies for HTS 2915.90.18.90 as a non-enumerated saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid under Chapter 29 heading 2915 structure rules.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Submit REACH/TSCA registration numbers for industrial chemical import clearance

Use stainless steel containers to prevent reaction with packaging materials

Confirm aliphatic C8 structure to distinguish from aromatic octanoic acid derivatives (2916)

2-Ethylhexanoic Acid from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2915.90.18.90