2-Methylbutyric Acid from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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