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2-Hydroxybutyric Acid from China

This alpha-hydroxy acid contains the required carboxylic-alcohol structure for 2918.19.90.00 classification. Used in polymer synthesis and metabolic studies.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Confirm optical purity if chiral applications to document isomer status

Provide molecular formula verification (C4H8O3) in COA

Avoid retail packaging that might trigger chapter 38 classification