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'