Valeramide from Japan
Valeramide (pentanamide) is an acyclic amide intermediate for surfactants and lubricants. HTS 2924.19.11.50 applies to this straight-chain amide as 'other' non-aromatic. Pure compound per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Chain length verification via GC-MS; bulk import prefers drums over retail; check anti-caking agents per note (f)