Brassylic Acid from Mexico
Brassylic acid (HOOC(CH2)11COOH), tridecanedioic C13 acid used in high-performance polyesters and lubricants. Classified HTS 2917.19.70 as other acyclic polycarboxylic acid. Pure compound meeting Chapter 29 chemical definition requirements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include microbial contamination test results due to bio-derivation sensitivity
• Declare low global production volume for favorable small package duty treatment
• Provide comparative acid value specifications matching pharmacopeia standards