2-Ethylhexanoic Acid from China
2-Ethylhexanoic acid is a branched-chain saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used in paint driers, PVC stabilizers, and metal soaps. It qualifies for HTS 2915.90.50 as an 'other' saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid.
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
• Include GC-MS certificate verifying no halogenated impurities that would change classification
• Declare acid value (typically 340-350 mg KOH/g) to confirm identity and purity
• Segregate from amines/bases during transport to prevent neutralization reactions