2-Methylbutyric Acid from China

2-Methylbutyric acid is a naturally occurring branched saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used in flavors and fragrances. HTS 2915.90.50 classification as other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.8%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include FEMA GRAS status if food use to expedite FDA review

Specify optical rotation if chiral (D- or L- form) for proper identification

Provide peroxide value test results (<5 meq/kg) for transport safety