Tetradecanedioic Acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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