Mercaptopropionic Acid Thiolactic Acid from China

Thiolactic acid (2-mercaptopropanoic acid) is an alpha-mercapto carboxylic acid classified under HTS 2930.90.4950. Direct sulfur-carbon bonding with both thiol and carboxylic functions; used in cosmetic depilatories and metal finishing.

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

Chiral specification (DL-, D-, or L-form) required for documentation

Odor control agent permitted per Chapter 29(g) safety provisions

Skin sensitization warnings mandatory on SDS