Bio-Based Sebacic Acid Granules from Mexico
Renewable sebacic acid granules from castor, granulated for metering in biodegradable polymer production. Classified HTS 2917.13.0030 regardless of bio-origin.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095.2%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Claim bio-preferred status with ISO 16128 cert; verify C14 dating for renewability
• Pitfall: Natural origin doesn't change to Chapter 15