Adamantane-1-Carboxylic Acid

Adamantane-1-carboxylic acid features a diamondoid cage structure with carboxylic acid group, used in pharmaceuticals and materials science. HTS 2916.20.50.00 covers this as an 'other' cyclanic monocarboxylic acid due to its fully saturated polycyclic nature.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2922.19Lower: 16.5% vs 28.7%

If amino-functional groups predominate chemically

Amino acid function takes precedence over carboxylic acid per chapter note 3 on oxygen vs nitrogen functions.

3808.94.50Higher: 30% vs 28.7%

If pesticide-active with specific registrations

Goods of chapters 28-38 specifically excluded when they have pesticide function per HTS exclusion notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include NMR spectra confirming adamantane structure; ensure proper Hazard Class 8 labeling for corrosive acids; declare research vs commercial end-use

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