Industrial Sebacic Acid Flakes from Mexico
Sebacic acid produced in flake form for easier handling in polyamide resin synthesis, a dicarboxylic acid from castor oil oxidation. Falls under HTS 2917.13.0030 as the pure acyclic acid per Chapter 29 notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095.2%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use UN-approved packaging for corrosive solid acids; declare exact melting point (134°C) for verification
• Avoid pitfall: classifying as 'sebacic acid salt' without salt confirmation