Naphthenic Acid Methyl Esters from China
Methyl esters of naphthenic acids are used as synthetic lubricants and plasticizers in industrial formulations. This product qualifies for HTS 3824.99.75 as it consists of esters derived from naphthenic acids, not elsewhere specified. They provide solvency properties in oil-based mixtures.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Submit esterification certificates and molecular analysis to confirm naphthenic origin
• Ensure REACH or TSCA pre-registration for chemical import notifications
• Package in industrial drums, not consumer containers, to avoid retail good classifications