Pivalic Acid

Pivalic acid (trimethylacetic acid) is a branched saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used in pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and polymer production. Classified under 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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

2915.90.10Higher: 30% vs 28.8%

If formic, acetic, propionic, butyric, valeric, or caproic acid

Specifically enumerated acids in 2915.90.10 take precedence over 'other' category.

2933.99.97Lower: 6.5% vs 28.8%

If contains heterocyclic ring structure

Chapter notes exclude heterocyclic compounds from acyclic acid headings.

3808.94.50Higher: 30% vs 28.8%

If pesticide-grade with specific biocidal additives

Pesticide formulations classify under Chapter 38 regardless of chemical identity.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide HPLC purity analysis (โ‰ฅ99%) confirming single compound status per Chapter 29 chemical definition

โ€ข Label containers with UN number (UN3265) and proper shipping name for Corrosive liquid classification

โ€ข Avoid bulk packaging >1000L which may trigger environmental permit requirements

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