Dodecanedioic Acid from Mexico
Dodecanedioic acid (C12 straight chain), used in high-performance polyesters and nylon 12,12. HTS 2917.19.70.50 classification as long-chain acyclic polycarboxylic acid. Chemically pure dicarboxylic acid meeting Chapter 29 criteria.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Thermal stability certificate required for polymer grade
• Distinguish from dimer acids (mixed chain lengths) which go to 3823
• Yellowing index specification critical for quality control