Isobutyryl Chloride from Germany
Isobutyryl chloride, derived from isobutyric acid, acts as a key intermediate in polymer and pharmaceutical production. HTS 2915.90.50.10 covers it as a branched-chain saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid chloride. Its classification adheres to chapter rules for halides.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
21.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.2%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm isomer purity to distinguish from straight-chain analogs in statistical reporting
• Register with US Agent for TSCA if foreign manufacturer
• Monitor for fuming characteristics requiring specialized ventilation in transport