Camphoric Acid from Germany
Camphoric acid is a cyclanic monocarboxylic acid derived from camphor, used in organic synthesis and as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals. It falls under HTS 2916.20.50.00 as a cyclanic monocarboxylic acid that is not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. Its saturated cyclic structure distinguishes it from unsaturated cyclic acids.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates as impurities may affect classification; ensure chemical safety data sheets (SDS) comply with HAZMAT regulations; declare exact CAS number (76-20-0) to avoid reclassification