Mercaptosuccinic Acid from Mexico
Mercaptosuccinic acid (thiomalic acid) functions as a chelating agent in metal recovery processes and biochemical research. HTS 2930.90.49 covers this as an other organo-sulfur acid per the chapter's definition of compounds with S directly bound to C.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify not classifiable as sulfonated derivative (excluded from 2930) via FTIR analysis
• For lab/research quantities, include end-user certificates to avoid DEA scrutiny