2-Methylbutyric Acid from China
2-Methylbutyric acid is a chiral branched saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used in flavorings and as a chemical intermediate. It falls under HTS 2915.90.18 as an 'other' acid, meeting Chapter 29 criteria for pure organic compounds with single carboxylic function.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
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
• Specify D/L enantiomer ratio if chiral purity matters; FEMA GRAS #2693 for food use; package in HDPE to resist corrosion