Purified Maleic Anhydride Pellets

High-purity maleic anhydride pellets (>99.5%) for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, classified in HTS 2917.14.5000 as 'other' acyclic polycarboxylic anhydride. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined compounds without excluded additives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2932.99.70.00Lower: 31.5% vs 39.2%

If cyclic polymer form (e.g., poly(maleic anhydride))

Chapter note 6 excludes cyclic polymers of anhydrides from heading 2932 but may apply here.

2917.19.20.00Higher: 41.5% vs 39.2%

If partially hydrolyzed to maleic acid content >10%

Maleic acid (not anhydride) classified separately under acyclic polycarboxylic acids.

3822Lower: 10% vs 39.2%

If industrial diagnostic reagents containing maleic anhydride

Prepared binders for lab reagents shift to Chapter 38 per exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include GC/MS analysis confirming <50 ppm impurities to maintain pure compound status

For pharma use, prepare DMF/CEP documentation though tariff classification remains chemical heading

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Related Products under HTS 2917.14.50.00

Maleic Anhydride Flakes

Maleic anhydride in flake form, a white crystalline solid derived from oxidation of butene, classified under HTS 2917.14.5000 as an acyclic polycarboxylic acid anhydride. Used primarily as a chemical intermediate for resins and coatings, meeting Chapter 29 note requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Industrial Maleic Anhydride Briquettes

Compressed maleic anhydride briquettes for bulk industrial handling, an acyclic dicarboxylic acid anhydride under HTS 2917.14.5000. Primarily used in unsaturated polyester resin manufacturing, qualifying as a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29.

Technical Grade Maleic Anhydride Powder

Technical grade maleic anhydride powder (98-99% purity) for agricultural chemical synthesis, under HTS 2917.14.5000 as other maleic anhydride forms. Qualifies as separate organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a), excluding mixtures.

Maleic Anhydride with Stabilizer Additive

Maleic anhydride containing <0.05% polymerization inhibitor (hydroquinone) for transport stability, classified HTS 2917.14.5000 per Chapter 29 note (f). Remains chemically defined acyclic anhydride for resin production.

Brittle Maleic Anhydride Lumps

Solid maleic anhydride in brittle lump form from cooled molten material, HTS 2917.14.5000 'other' classification for acyclic polycarboxylic anhydrides. Used in paper sizing chemical manufacture.

Pharma-Grade Maleic Anhydride Crystals

Pharmaceutical grade maleic anhydride crystals with <10 ppm heavy metals, under HTS 2917.14.5000 as pure acyclic anhydride. Intermediate for maleate salt formation in drug synthesis.