Azelaic Acid Monosodium Salt

Sodium azelate, the monosodium salt of azelaic acid, used in biodegradable polymers and corrosion inhibitors. Covered by HTS 2917.13.00 explicitly including salts of azelaic acid. White powder per chapter note (C)(1) classified with parent organic compound.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina4.8%+25.0%29.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico4.8%โ€”4.8%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada4.8%โ€”4.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany4.8%โ€”4.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan4.8%โ€”4.8%

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Alternative Classifications

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2837.19.01Lower: 17.5% vs 29.8%

If fully neutralized disodium salt in aqueous solution

Sodium salts of dibasic acids in water may classify as inorganic salts.

2940.00.60.00Higher: 30.8% vs 29.8%

If sugar-derived azelate ester

Sugar esters/salts fall under specific heading 2940 post-chapter note (c).

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include pH and sodium content specs (10-12% Na); verify against azelaic acid equivalent weight

โ€ข DOT classification as non-hazardous solid; avoid aqueous solutions triggering Chapter 28

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Azelaic Acid Powder

Pure azelaic acid in crystalline powder form, a dicarboxylic acid with 9 carbon atoms used primarily in cosmetics for acne treatment and rosacea. Classified under HTS 2917.13.00 as it is specifically azelaic acid, falling within acyclic polycarboxylic acids. Meets chapter 29 note (a) as a separate chemically defined organic compound.

Sebacic Acid Flakes

Sebacic acid in flake form, a 10-carbon dicarboxylic acid derived from castor oil, used in nylon 610 production and lubricants. Directly covered by HTS 2917.13.00 as sebacic acid without salts or esters. Qualifies under chapter 29 for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Dimethyl Azelate (DMA)

Dimethyl ester of azelaic acid, a colorless liquid used as solvent and intermediate in polymer synthesis. HTS 2917.13.00 classification follows chapter ester rule (A), subordinate to azelaic acid subheading. Meets purity standards for chemically defined compound.

Sebacic Acid Calcium Salt

Calcium sebacate, used as lubricant in PVC processing and corrosion inhibitor in coatings. HTS 2917.13.00 per explicit inclusion of sebacic acid salts and chapter note (C)(3) for metal salts. Fine white powder form.

Polysebacic Acid Polymer

Low molecular weight polysebacic acid (oligomer <1000 Da), used in drug delivery systems. Technically the polymer but classified as sebacic acid derivative under HTS 2917.13.00 when not meeting polymer definitions. Meets chapter 29 compound criteria.

Sebacic Acid Zinc Salt

Zinc sebacate, used as heat stabilizer in PVC and antifungal agent in coatings. HTS 2917.13.00 per metal salt classification rule following sebacic acid. Fine powder with 14-16% zinc content.