2-Ethylhexanoic Acid from China

2-Ethylhexanoic acid is a synthetic branched-chain saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used in metal soap production, PVC stabilizers, and lubricants. HTS 2915.90.18 covers this as an 'other' acid beyond the principal straight-chain examples, per Chapter 29's scope for chemically defined compounds.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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)

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Import Tips

• Certify low heavy metal content (<10 ppm Pb) for PVC stabilizer use; comply with TSCA import requirements via EPA; store below 40°C to prevent oxidation during transit