Pivalic Acid from Canada
Pivalic acid (trimethylacetic acid, 2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid) is a branched saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used in pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and polymer synthesis. Classified under HTS 2915.90.18.90 as 'other' saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids per Chapter 29 structure-based classification.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095.8%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis confirming >98% purity to avoid mixture classification in Chapter 38
• Declare correct UN 3265 (corrosive liquid, acidic) for DOT/IMDG shipping compliance
• Verify not classifiable as formic/acetic (2915.11-13) by molecular structure documentation