Glutaric Acid from Germany
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 — 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
• 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