Thioglycolic Acid (Mercaptoacetic Acid) from Germany
Thioglycolic acid (HSCH₂COOH), also known as mercaptoacetic acid, is the prototypical organo-sulfur carboxylic acid classified under HTS 2930.90.4950. Features direct sulfur-carbon bonding meeting heading 2930 criteria; excluded from Chapter 32 coloring matters. Widely used in hair permanents, metal polishing, and chemical synthesis.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6210.8%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include odorant/emetic documentation if added for safety per Chapter 29(g)
• Certify <0.1% heavy metals content for cosmetic/pharma grade imports
• Segregate 70% aqueous vs pure forms; different documentation requirements