Neodecanoic Acid from Mexico
Neodecanoic acid (versatic acid) is a highly branched saturated acyclic C10 monocarboxylic acid used in synthetic lubricants, paint coalescents, and metalworking fluids. Falls under HTS 2915.90.18.90 per Chapter 29 for other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
4.2%
Rate breakdown
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
• Provide carbon chain distribution analysis to confirm synthetic (not natural) origin
• Classify as UN 3265 Corrosive Liquid pH <2 for transportation
• Avoid Chapter 38 classification by proving >95% single isomer purity