Fumaric Acid from Aromatics from China
Fumaric acid produced from aromatic hydrocarbons via catalytic oxidation, primarily used as an acidulant in food/beverage and in polyester resins. Falls under HTS 2917.19.20.00 as fumaric acid derived in whole or in part from aromatic hydrocarbons.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit petrochemical pathway certificates proving aromatic hydrocarbon derivation
• For food grade, ensure compliance with FDA specifications and provide COA analysis
• Segregate from general fumaric acid entries to avoid tariff rate discrepancies