Tetradecanedioic Acid from Germany
Tetradecanedioic acid (HOOC(CH2)12COOH), straight-chain C14 dicarboxylic acid for wax esters and plasticizers. HTS 2917.19.70 for acyclic polycarboxylic acids, other category. Chemically pure compound per Chapter 29 scope.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit iodine value <1.0 confirming complete saturation for correct acyclic classification
• Include thermal stability data for high-temperature polymer applications
• Declare exact carbon chain length via mass spectrometry for customs verification