Heptanoic Acid

Heptanoic acid (enanthic acid) is a straight-chain saturated acyclic C7 monocarboxylic acid used in esters, lactones, and pharmaceuticals. HTS 2915.90.50 as other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.8%+25.0%28.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.8%โ€”3.8%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.8%โ€”3.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3.8%โ€”3.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3.8%โ€”3.8%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3823.70.40Lower: 19.5% vs 28.8%

If distilled from coconut oil

Fatty acids of animal/vegetable origin classify under Chapter 38.

2918.19Lower: 14% vs 28.8%

If ester with polyhydric alcohol

Esters with polyols classify under later ester headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Specify chain length distribution (C6-C8 <5%) for purity verification

โ€ข Include neutralization equivalent (130.2 theoretical) test result

โ€ข Monitor iodine value (<1.0) to confirm saturation status

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