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
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 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