Pivalic Acid from Japan
Pivalic acid (trimethylacetic acid) is a sterically hindered saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used in pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and polymer synthesis. Classified in HTS 2915.90.18 as it represents 'other' saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids outside the straight-chain C1-C8 series.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Sublimes at low temperatures—ship refrigerated; include 13C-NMR for structure verification; avoid confusion with acrylic acid (2916) during CBP review