Pyruvic Acid from Canada
Pyruvic acid (2-oxopropanoic acid) is the simplest alpha-keto acid with both carboxylic and ketone functionalities, fitting HTS 2918.30.90.00 criteria. It is essential in organic synthesis, cosmetics, and as a biochemical reagent.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Stabilize with phosphate buffer if shipping >90% concentration to prevent polymerization
• Include flash point data (<60°C) for DOT hazardous material declaration
• Verify not misdeclared as lactic acid (2918.11) which has hydroxy function