Glyceryl Monopalmitate from China
Glyceryl monopalmitate, a monoester from glycerol and palmitic acid (heading 2904), serves as an emulsifier in pharmaceuticals and confectionery. It qualifies for HTS 2905.49.20.00 as a defined glycerol ester with an acyclic carboxylic acid.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis proving single ester composition; declare commercial grade vs USP grade; watch for contamination thresholds per chapter impurities note