Neodecanoic Acid from China
Neodecanoic acid is a highly branched saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid (versatic acid) used in paint driers, polymer synthesis, and corrosion inhibitors. It fits HTS 2915.90.18 as an 'other' saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid not specifically named in prior subheadings.
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
• Provide NMR spectra confirming neo-acid structure (quaternary alpha carbon); ensure <0.1% unsaturated impurities to maintain 2915 classification; register under TSCA if new to US inventory