Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid from Mexico
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid contains a saturated cyclohexane ring making it cycloaliphatic rather than acyclic, but sometimes misclassified. Actually belongs in 2916.20, shown here to illustrate common error vs true 2915.90.18.90 acyclic products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Use NMR/GC to confirm acyclic vs cyclic structure for proper heading
• Cycloaliphatic acids require 2916 classification regardless of saturation