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2-Methylbutyric Acid from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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