Pelargonic Acid from China
Pelargonic acid (nonanoic acid) is a saturated acyclic C9 monocarboxylic acid used in herbicides, lacquers, and lubricants. Classified 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
• Include EPA registration if pesticide use to avoid FIFRA violations
• Specify titer point (10-14°C) for identity confirmation
• Test for trans-isomers (<2%) to maintain saturated classification