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.
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If carbon chain is 6-8 atoms (e.g., suberic acid)
Shorter chain acyclic dicarboxylic acids classified under preceding subheading.
If technical grade with >5% water or stabilizers
Additives render it a chemical preparation, not pure compound per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include REACH compliance docs for EU-origin sebacic acid; US CBP requires origin certification
• Test for acid value (per ASTM D1639) to confirm identity; avoid classification disputes with suberic acid
• Ship in HDPE drums with UN-approved packaging for corrosive solid
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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.
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.
Dioctyl Sebacate (DOS)
Di(2-ethylhexyl) sebacate, an ester of sebacic acid with 2-ethylhexanol, used as plasticizer in PVC for low-temperature flexibility. Classified under HTS 2917.13.00 per chapter note on esters following the parent acid subheading. Clear oily liquid meeting acyclic polycarboxylic acid ester definition.