Neodecanoic Acid from China
Neodecanoic acid (versatic acid) is a highly branched saturated acyclic C10 monocarboxylic acid used in synthetic lubricants and polymer additives. Falls under HTS 2915.90.50 as unspecified saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Specify carbon chain distribution (C9-C11 mix) in technical data sheet for customs verification
• Provide REACH registration number if European origin to expedite clearance
• Test for residual olefin content (<0.1%) to confirm complete saturation required for heading 2915