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Industrial Malonic Acid Flakes

Malonic acid produced in flake form for bulk industrial applications including polymer synthesis and agrochemical production. HTS 2917.19.35.00 applies to this chemically defined dicarboxylic acid meeting chapter purity requirements without excluded additives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2917.19.10.00Higher: 137.5% vs 37.5%

If adipic acid instead of malonic

Different acyclic dicarboxylic acids have specific subheadings within 2917.19.

2803.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If carbonic acid derivative

Inorganic carbon compounds exclude from Chapter 29 per exclusion note 2(d).

3824Lower: 17.5% vs 37.5%

If when anti-dusting agent exceeds identification limits

Excess additives change from pure compound to chemical mixture per note 29(g).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use 25kg fiber drums with PE liner to meet UN packaging standards for Hazard Class 8

• Include manufacturing process validation showing no halogenated impurities to avoid derivative classification

• For FCL shipments, ensure proper segregation from bases/ammonia in container