Azelainic Acid

Azelainic acid (nonanedioic acid) used in cosmetics (15% acne cream) and polymer production. Although sometimes confused with specific subheadings, classified as 'other' acyclic polycarboxylic acid under 2917.19.70.50. Chemically defined dicarboxylic acid meeting Chapter 29 scope.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%4%
🇲🇽Mexico4%4%
🇨🇦Canada4%4%
🇩🇪Germany4%4%
🇯🇵Japan4%4%

Alternative Classifications

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

3304.99.50Higher: 35% vs 4%

If >10% concentration in cosmetic preparation

Finished beauty preparations classified by function in Chapter 33

3824.99Higher: 15% vs 4%

If technical grade <95% purity

Chemical mixtures below chemical definition threshold go to preparations

2917.12Higher: 16.5% vs 4%

If misidentified as shorter chain dioic acid

Chain length determines specific vs 'other' classification

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Import Tips & Compliance

For cosmetic use, provide both chemical CoA and FDA cosmetic notification

Distinguish from pharmaceutical grade requiring FDA drug master file

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