Pelargonic Acid from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
3.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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