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Triacetin (Glycerol Triacetate) from Mexico

Triacetin is the triester of glycerol and acetic acid, classified under HTS 2918.99.5000 as a carboxylic acid ester with additional oxygen function (multiple ester groups). It is a chemically defined organic compound used as a plasticizer, solvent, and pharmaceutical excipient. This fits Chapter 29 note (A) for esters classified by the later-occurring compound.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

14%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity >98% as chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a)

Label with CAS 102-76-1 and exact chemical name; avoid generic 'plasticizer' descriptions to prevent reclassification

Triacetin (Glycerol Triacetate) from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.99.50.00