Valeryl Chloride from Canada
Valeryl chloride (pentanoyl chloride) finds use in acylations for fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. It is classified in HTS 2915.90.50.10 as the acid chloride of valeric acid, meeting criteria for saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid halides. Pure forms with anti-dusting agents qualify.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.2%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide assay results (>98% purity typical) to support chemically defined status
• Ensure IMCO Class 8 labeling for international transport
• Check for REACH-like compliance if transshipping through EU