2-Oxoglutaric Acid (Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid) from Germany
Alpha-ketoglutaric acid is a dicarboxylic acid with a ketone group, classified in HTS 2918.30.90.00 as a carboxylic acid with aldehyde/ketone function without other oxygen functions dominating classification. It is widely used in nutrition supplements and metabolic research.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• For food/nutraceutical use, provide FDA GRAS documentation alongside HTS paperwork
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption, as it affects stability and declared purity