2-Mercaptopropionic Acid from Japan
2-Mercaptopropionic acid is an alpha-thiol carboxylic acid used in pharmaceutical intermediates and metal chelation applications. Classified under HTS 2930.90.49 as an other organo-sulfur acid with the characteristic S-C bond structure defined in heading 2930.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
4.2%
Rate breakdown
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
• Submit NMR or GC-MS spectra verifying molecular structure to distinguish from sulfonated derivatives excluded from heading 2930
• Declare pharmaceutical end-use if applicable; requires FDA registration and may need prior notice via ACE system