Mixed Aromatics Fumaric Acid from Germany
Fumaric acid from coker light oil (mixed aromatics) processing, used in paper sizing and food preservation. HTS 2917.19.1500 applies due to partial aromatic hydrocarbon derivation meeting chapter specificity. Exceeds 99% purity for technical grade.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide BTX (benzene-toluene-xylene) content analysis of source material
• Ensure <0.1% heavy metals for paper industry specifications
• Declare assay method (titration or HPLC) on certificate of analysis