Bio-Based Sebacic Acid Granules

Renewable sebacic acid granules from castor, granulated for metering in biodegradable polymer production. Classified HTS 2917.13.0030 regardless of bio-origin.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+25.0%29.8%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%4.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%4.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%4.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%4.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

3911.90Lower: 16.5% vs 29.8%

If granulated into polymer form

Petroleum resins or polys to Chapter 39.

1520.00.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 29.8%

If crude glycerol from castor processing

Chapter 29 excludes crude glycerol; pure sebacic is distinct.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Claim bio-preferred status with ISO 16128 cert; verify C14 dating for renewability

Pitfall: Natural origin doesn't change to Chapter 15

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