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USP Grade Lauric Acid from Palm Kernel from Japan

USP-grade lauric acid derived from palm kernel oil, meeting pharmaceutical standards. Used in drug formulation and as a precursor for antimicrobial agents. Classified as a pure vegetable-derived saturated monocarboxylic acid under this tariff item.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

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Import Tips

• Provide the USP certificate of analysis to demonstrate pharmaceutical grade purity

• Confirm the palm kernel origin and ensure no non-permitted additives are present

• Keep records of the manufacturing process to support classification as a chemically defined compound