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Methylsuccinic Acid from Germany

Methylsuccinic acid (2-methylbutanedioic acid), an important intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Classified as acyclic polycarboxylic acid under HTS 2917.19.70.50. Chemically defined compound with defined substitution pattern.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6211%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Include chiral specification if enantiomerically pure

Common misclassification as 'succinic acid derivative' - specify exact structure

Ensure <0.1% heavy metals for pharmaceutical intermediate use