Neodecanoic Acid from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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