Oleic Acid (High Purity Vegetable)
High-purity oleic acid (cis-9-octadecenoic acid) is an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, not a saturated one. However, if the product is technically processed to be saturated-equivalent or if it is a mixture of isomers, it may fall under Chapter 29. Assuming it is a separate chemically defined compound of oleic acid, it would be classified under heading 2915 as an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, but since the tariff item is for 'other' saturated acids, this product may not belong here unless it is actually saturated. If it is oleic acid, it should be classified under a different tariff item for unsaturated acids.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is actually oleic acid (unsaturated)
Oleic acid is an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid and is classified under heading 2916, not 2915.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the actual chemical structure of the product; if it is oleic acid (unsaturated), it does not belong under 2915.90.00, which is for saturated acids
• Consult the Customs Tariff for the correct heading for unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids
• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA to confirm the product's composition
Related Products under Tariff item 2915.90.00
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Coconut-Derived Lauric Acid 99% Pure
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Fractionated Coconut Lauric Acid 95%
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Hydrogenated Soybean Fatty Acids
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