Palmitic Acid (Palm Kernel Origin) from China
Palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid) is a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with the formula C16H32O2, extracted from palm kernel oil. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound meeting Chapter 29 Note 1(a). This product falls under tariff item 2915.90.00 as an 'other' saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, unless it is more specifically classified under a specific subheading for palmitic acid.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Check if the Customs Tariff has a specific subheading for palmitic acid (e.g
• 2915.70); if so, classify it there instead of 2915.90.00
• Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined compound with a purity of at least 90%
• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA to support the classification