2-Methylbutyric Acid from China
2-Methylbutyric acid is a C5 branched saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with natural apple-like odor, used in flavors, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals. Classified in HTS 2915.90.18.90 as other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids not specifically named in prior subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FEMA GRAS status for food flavor applications
• Declare as non-hazardous if <30% concentration in carrier
• Confirm optical purity if D/L-isomer specific for pharma use