Sebacic Acid from Germany
Sebacic acid (HOOC(CH2)8COOH), a straight-chain C10 dicarboxylic acid derived from castor oil, serves as a monomer for nylon 610 and plasticizers. Classified under HTS 2917.19.70 as an acyclic polycarboxylic acid not specifically named elsewhere. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include origin certificates verifying non-China sourcing due to frequent antidumping duties on sebacic acid
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >99% purity to distinguish from technical grade mixtures
• Declare proper REACH compliance documentation for EU-origin material destined for US manufacture