Glutaric Acid from Canada
Glutaric acid (pentanedioic acid), a C5 dicarboxylic acid used in pharmaceuticals, polymers, and as a cross-linking agent. Classified under HTS 2917.19.70.50 as acyclic polycarboxylic acid 'other' category for chemically defined compounds. Straight chain with terminal carboxylic groups.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pharma grade requires DMF filing; industrial grade needs only CoA
• Label with GHS corrosive pictogram - common shipping violation
• Avoid co-mingling with succinic acid in same container to prevent mixture classification