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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically for herbicide/pesticide manufacture
Goods for pesticide production may classify under Chapter 38 per use-specific provisions.
If ethyl alcohol ester (diethyl maleate) formed
Esters classified with parent acid per note 4(A), but different heading.
If nitrosated derivative
Nitrosated polycarboxylic derivatives move to nitrogen-function headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify particle size distribution (<100 micron typical) in commercial invoice
• Include stabilizer declaration if <0.1% hydroquinone added (allowed per note f)
• Confirm not put up for retail sale to avoid Chapter 33/38 reclassification
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.
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.
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.