Fumaric Acid for Paper Sizing from Germany
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 — 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
• 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