Fumaric Acid for Paper Sizing from Canada
Fumaric acid used in alkyl ketene dimer production for paper sizing agents. Pure form qualifies under HTS 2917.19.1700 as other acyclic polycarboxylic acid per Chapter 29 chemical compound provisions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify paper industry end-use in commercial invoice
• Monitor TSCA inventory status for US chemical import
• Ensure moisture content <0.5% for sizing grade specs