Azelaic Acid Monosodium Salt from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include pH and sodium content specs (10-12% Na); verify against azelaic acid equivalent weight
• DOT classification as non-hazardous solid; avoid aqueous solutions triggering Chapter 28