Adipic acid
Polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: > Acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: > Adipic acid, its salts and esters: > Adipic acid
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 2917.12.10.00
Adipic Acid (Hexanedioic Acid)
Adipic acid is a white, crystalline dicarboxylic acid (HOOC-(CH2)4-COOH) used primarily in nylon production. It falls under HTS 2917.12.1000 as a chemically defined acyclic polycarboxylic acid. This classification covers the pure compound without salts or esters.
Industrial Grade Adipic Acid 99.8%
High-purity adipic acid (99.8%) for polymer manufacturing, particularly nylon 6,6 fibers and resins. Classified under HTS 2917.12.1000 as pure acyclic polycarboxylic acid per Chapter 29 definitions. Meets specifications for chemical synthesis without added stabilizers.
Pharmaceutical Grade Adipic Acid USP
Ultra-pure adipic acid meeting USP standards for use as excipient in tablets and capsules. HTS 2917.12.1000 applies to this chemically defined organic compound without impurities affecting classification. Used in drug formulation for pH adjustment.
Adipic Acid Flakes for Nylon Production
Crystalline flakes of adipic acid optimized for reaction with hexamethylenediamine in nylon-6,6 synthesis. Falls squarely under HTS 2917.12.1000 as acyclic polycarboxylic acid. Supplied in 25kg bags for industrial use.
Purified Adipic Acid for Polyurethane
Refined adipic acid serving as diol component in polyurethane elastomers and coatings. Classified in HTS 2917.12.1000 for its pure acyclic dicarboxylic structure. Essential intermediate avoiding Chapter 29 exclusions.