Fumaric Acid for Biodegradable Polymer Synthesis from Mexico
Fumaric acid serving as monomer for poly(butylene fumarate) biodegradable plastics. As pure acyclic polycarboxylic acid, classified HTS 2917.19.1700 under Chapter 29 organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide polymerization scheme documentation for end-use verification
• Comply with EPA Safer Choice standards for green chemistry claims
• Test for residual maleic acid (<0.1%) per polymer specs