Glutaric Acid from Cyclopentanone from China
Glutaric acid produced via oxidative cleavage of cyclopentanone, used in pharmaceuticals, polymers, and corrosion inhibitors. Classified under HTS 2917.19.20.00 for glutaric acid derived from cyclopentanone.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Process origin documentation proving cyclopentanone derivation mandatory
• Pharma-grade requires DMF filing and additional FDA documentation
• Monitor section VI note 3 quantities; overages subject to higher rates