Pivalic Acid from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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