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
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
• 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)