Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid from Mexico
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid is technically saturated but classified here when imported as acyclic acid precursor. Used in pharmaceutical synthesis and polymer production under HTS 2915.90.50.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide NMR spectrum confirming acyclic precursor status if disputed
• Declare ring size and saturation status in technical literature
• Monitor for cyclohexene impurities that trigger unsaturated classification