Heptanoic Acid from China
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.
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
• Specify chain length distribution (C6-C8 <5%) for purity verification
• Include neutralization equivalent (130.2 theoretical) test result
• Monitor iodine value (<1.0) to confirm saturation status