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Octanoyl Chloride from Germany

Octanoyl chloride employed in surfactant manufacturing. HTS 2915.90.50.10 covers C8 saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid chlorides. Chemically defined per chapter note (a).

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6211.2%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Biodegradability data may be required for TSCA review

Bulk stainless steel containers preferred over plastic

Manifest as 'acyl chloride' not generic 'organic chloride'