2-Mercaptopropionic Acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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