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Glyceryl Monooleate

Glyceryl monooleate is an unsaturated glycerol ether derived from glycerol and oleic acid. Classified under HTS 2909.49.20.00 due to its ether-alcohol nature as a glycerol derivative. Commonly used in pharmaceuticals and as a surfactant.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China3.7%+133.8%137.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico3.7%+106.3%110%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada3.7%+106.3%110%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+21.3%21.3%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+23.8%23.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2916.15.10.00Lower: 44% vs 137.5%

If classified primarily by its unsaturated oleic acid chain

Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid esters can fall under 2916 when the acid function dominates classification.

3402.90Lower: 16.2% vs 137.5%

If imported as a formulated surfactant for detergents

Surface-active preparations containing glycerol ethers shift to Chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide detailed fatty acid composition analysis to distinguish from other esters

• Check REACH compliance for EU imports; ensure SDS documentation