Neodecanoic Acid from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.2%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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