2915.90.50.50/2-Ethylhexanoic Acid/Japan

2-Ethylhexanoic Acid from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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