Levulinic Acid from Mexico
Levulinic acid (4-oxopentanoic acid) contains a ketone group gamma to the carboxylic acid, qualifying for HTS 2918.30.90.00. It is a platform chemical derived from biomass for polymer and fuel applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify bio-based carbon content if claiming renewable duty benefits
• Monitor for polymerization; specify inhibitor concentration on CoA
• Ensure not confused with valeric acid (acyclic 2915.90)