Pharmaceutical Grade Malonic Acid

USP-grade malonic acid specifically purified for use in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis, such as barbiturates and antibiotics. Classified under HTS 2917.19.35.00 as pure acyclic polycarboxylic acid per chapter notes excluding salts or derivatives. Meets stringent impurity limits (<0.1%) for medicinal applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2933.52Lower: 10% vs 35%

If chemically modified as malonic ester derivative

Esters of polycarboxylic acids classify under heterocyclic compounds heading per note 5(A).

2942.00Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If imported as malonic acid salt

Organic salts classify with the parent acid or base per chapter note 5(C)(1).

3822Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for diagnostic lab reagent formulations

Composite lab reagents containing malonic acid buffer classify as biochemical products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include USP/EP certificate and residual solvents analysis to justify pharmaceutical classification

Declare end-use as pharmaceutical intermediate on CBP Form 3461 to potentially qualify for duty drawbacks

Monitor heavy metal content (<10 ppm) as required for pharma imports; test certificates prevent FDA holds