Caprylic Acid from Mexico
Caprylic acid (octanoic acid) is a C8 saturated monocarboxylic acid from coconut oil, used in cosmetics and antimicrobials. HTS 2915.29.50.00 for other saturated acyclic acids.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Iodine value <1 confirms saturation
• COSMOS certification for natural cosmetics
• Distillation fraction documentation