Ricinenic Acid from United States
Ricinenic acid is an acetylated derivative of ricinoleic acid, retaining the unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid structure. It classifies under tariff item 2916.19.00 as an 'other' unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, consistent with Chapter 29 rules on derivatives. The product is used in specialty chemical and pharmaceutical applications.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document the chemical structure and derivation from ricinoleic acid to support classification under the parent compound's subheading
• Provide a certificate of analysis confirming the acetyl group does not alter the fundamental unsaturated acyclic structure
• Verify that the product is not more specifically described elsewhere in Chapter 29