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Glyceryl Monooleate from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

125%

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)
9903.04.6096.3%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Provide detailed fatty acid composition analysis to distinguish from other esters

Check REACH compliance for EU imports; ensure SDS documentation