2-Ethylsuccinic Acid from Germany
2-Ethylsuccinic acid, a branched chain acyclic dicarboxylic acid used as a chemical intermediate. Falls under HTS 2917.19.70.50 as 'other' acyclic polycarboxylic acid derivative. Meets Chapter 29 definition despite branching on carbon chain.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS confirming >95% single isomer purity
• Specify branched vs linear chain in commercial invoice
• Check REACH registration status for EU transshipments