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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3909Lower: 16.3% vs 41.5%

If converted to polyester polyol

Polymerized forms become polyurethane precursors under Chapter 39.

2915.90.50Lower: 28.8% vs 41.5%

If saturated acyclic monocarboxylic

Different carbon chain length or functionality changes to earlier headings.

2940.00.60.00Lower: 30.8% vs 41.5%

If sugar esters if modified

Sugar-derived esters excluded from Chapter 29, go to heading 2940.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-use statement for polymer verification; watch REACH annex listings

Pitfall: ester derivatives misclassified under 2917.12.50