Sebacic Acid (HOOC-(CH2)8-COOH) from Mexico
Sebacic acid is a straight-chain dicarboxylic acid with the formula HOOC-(CH2)8-COOH, classified under HTS 2917.13.0030 as an acyclic polycarboxylic acid. It is a white crystalline powder primarily used in industrial applications such as plasticizer production and nylon manufacturing.
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
• Verify purity levels (>99%) via Certificate of Analysis to confirm classification; ensure proper chemical labeling per DOT and TSCA regulations
• Common pitfall: misclassifying esters as the acid itself