Branched Aromatic Dicarboxylic Acid

Branched chain dicarboxylic acids synthesized from alkylated aromatic hydrocarbons via air oxidation processes. Meets HTS 2917.19.40.00 as acyclic polycarboxylic acids with documented aromatic derivation. Applications include specialty polyester production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2917.39Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If for straight-chain non-aromatic analogs

General 'other acyclic' without aromatic derivation specifier.

2915.90.18Lower: 29.2% vs 41.5%

If classified emphasizing single saturated function

Chapter classification prioritizes heading occurring last in numerical order.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If as plasticizer intermediate preparation

Mixtures for rubber/plastic treatment exclude from pure Chapter 29 compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit CAS registry and synthesis route confirming aromatic hydrocarbon starting materials

Ensure no metal coordination per Chapter note 3(C)(3) that would require last numerical heading

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Tetrahydrophthalic Anhydride

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