Valeramide from Mexico
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 — 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
• Chain length verification via GC-MS; bulk import prefers drums over retail; check anti-caking agents per note (f)