Valeryl Chloride from China
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 — China → United States
41.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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