Cyclooctane-1,5-dicarboxylic acid

A medium-ring cyclanic polycarboxylic acid with carboxyl groups positioned at carbons 1 and 5 of the cyclooctane ring. Fits HTS 2917.20.00.00 as a separate chemically defined cyclic polycarboxylic acid. Specialty chemical for nylon polymer research.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2917.12.20Higher: 41.5% vs 39.2%

If adipic acid analog

Specific acyclic dicarboxylic acids like adipic have dedicated subheadings.

2922.19Lower: 16.5% vs 39.2%

If amino acid derivative

Nitrogen function takes precedence over carboxylic acid classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include synthetic route documentation confirming cyclanic (not aromatic) structure

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