Thioglycolic Acid with Stabilizer

Thioglycolic acid containing added stabilizer for transport stability, explicitly allowed under Chapter 29 note (f). Remains classified as pure compound under HTS 2930.90.4910, not as mixture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.2%+25.0%29.2%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.2%β€”4.2%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.2%β€”4.2%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4.2%β€”4.2%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4.2%β€”4.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 29.2%

If stabilizer addition renders suitable for specific end-use

Chapter 29 note (g) excludes additions making product specific-use rather than general chemical.

2915.90Lower: 13.8% vs 29.2%

If oxidized to corresponding sulfonic acid

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids with sulfur substituent classified by oxygen function.

2930.90.29.00Higher: 31.5% vs 29.2%

If sodium salt form (thioglycolate)

Inorganic salts classified with parent organic acid per Chapter 29 note 3(C)(1).

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document stabilizer type/concentration (<0.5% typical) per Chapter 29 note (f) to maintain pure compound status

β€’ Include stability test data showing 12+ months shelf life under UN storage conditions

β€’ Monitor for oxidation products; reject lots with >2% dithiodiglycolic acid