Adipic Acid from Germany

Adipic acid (hexanedioic acid) is an acyclic dicarboxylic acid used primarily in nylon 6,6 production and as a precursor for polyurethane foams. It falls under HTS 2917.19.70.50 as an acyclic polycarboxylic acid, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids, and derivatives, specifically classified as 'other' acyclic polycarboxylic acids. This chemically defined organic compound meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate organic compounds.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity >99% as it's a chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a)

Ensure proper labeling with CAS number 124-04-9 and UN number for adipic acid to avoid transportation delays

Verify not mixed with impurities exceeding 1% to prevent reclassification under mixtures

Adipic Acid from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2917.19.70.50