Versatic Acid 10
Versatic Acid 10 is a commercial name for highly branched saturated acyclic C10 monocarboxylic acids used in synthetic lubricants and ester production. Classified in HTS 2915.90.50.50 as it comprises isomers not specifically provided for in other 2915 subheadings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If >50% industrial fatty acid mixture
Predominantly industrial grade fatty acid products classified as Chapter 38 preparations.
If acyclic polycarboxylic acid
Monocarboxylic specifically excludes di-/poly- acids which have separate provisions.
If unsaturated (double bond present)
Saturated acyclic requirement excludes alkenoic/alkynoic acids to heading 2916.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Reference Shell Versatic trademark and provide technical data sheet with carbon number distribution
• Use IBC totes certified for corrosive liquids (UN 31H1/Y1.2)
• Distinguish from linear C10 acids which might qualify for different statistical suffixes
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