3-Mercaptopropanoic Acid from China
3-Mercaptopropanoic acid features a three-carbon chain with terminal mercapto and carboxylic acid groups. This separate chemically defined compound qualifies under HTS 2930.90.4920 as a mercaptocarboxylic acid per Chapter 29 scope. Applied in polymer cross-linking and biochemical research.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify CAS 107-96-0 and molecular formula C3H6O2S for accurate 2930.90.4920 heading
• Package with stabilizer if required; document per Chapter 29 note 2(f) to maintain pure compound status
• Prevent reclassification to 3824 by limiting solvent to <10% for transport safety