Versatic Acid 10 from Germany
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.
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
• 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