2917.12.10.00 - Adipic acid

This HTS classification, covering adipic acid, its salts, and esters, specifically identifies a group of dicarboxylic acids and their derivatives primarily used as intermediates in the synthesis of polymers, notably nylon. Adipic acid, a key component in this category, is a white crystalline powder with significant industrial applications. Salts and esters of adipic acid also fall under this designation, sharing similar chemical structures and functional uses as precursors in various chemical processes.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, "Other," by its specific identification of adipic acid, its salts, and esters. While "Other" would encompass any acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their derivatives that are not explicitly listed, this classification ensures that the precise compounds of adipic acid are accurately captured and accounted for, facilitating precise tariff application.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subdivisions within this category. Therefore, classification here relies on the precise identification of the product as adipic acid, or a salt or ester thereof, within the broader context of acyclic polycarboxylic acids. Any product meeting these criteria would fall under this specific code.