2917.13.00.30 - Sebacic acid

This HTS category, 2917.13.00.30, specifically covers sebacic acid. Sebacic acid, also known as decanedioic acid, is a dicarboxylic acid with a linear carbon chain. It is a white crystalline solid at room temperature and is primarily used in the production of plastics, lubricants, cosmetics, and as a precursor for other chemical compounds. Its classification here is within the broader group of acyclic polycarboxylic acids.

This classification distinguishes sebacic acid from its sibling category, 2917.13.00.90, which encompasses "Other" azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts, and esters. While the sibling category includes a broader range of related compounds, this specific code is dedicated solely to pure sebacic acid itself. Salts and esters of sebacic acid, for instance, would fall under the "Other" designation.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories detailing specific types or forms of sebacic acid. Therefore, classification under this code relies on the identification of the product as sebacic acid, irrespective of its specific purity or grade, as long as it fits the chemical definition of decanedioic acid and is not a salt or ester thereof.