Neodecanoic Acid from China
Neodecanoic acid is a mixture of highly branched saturated acyclic C10 monocarboxylic acids used in metalworking fluids, polymer additives, and corrosion inhibitors. It qualifies for HTS 2915.90.50.50 as 'other' saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids beyond the principal straight-chain acids.
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 isomer distribution analysis since it's a commercial mixture of branched isomers
• Ensure plastic drums meet UN 1759 corrosive liquid standards for international shipment
• Document end-use to prevent misclassification as Chapter 38 industrial chemical preparations