2-Ethylhexanoic Acid from Germany
2-Ethylhexanoic acid is a branched saturated acyclic C8 monocarboxylic acid widely used in paint driers, PVC stabilizers, and pharmaceutical intermediates. Falls under HTS 2915.90.50.50 as an 'other' derivative not matching specific chain length provisions in heading 2915.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
3.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include COA verifying >98% purity and acid value to confirm pure compound status
• Label as UN 3265 'Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s.' for proper hazmat declaration
• Avoid bulk mixtures classification by shipping in pure form rather than formulated products