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Bio-Based Sebacic Acid Granules from Germany

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

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

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

Pitfall: Natural origin doesn't change to Chapter 15