Sodium Palmitate (Palmitic Acid Salt) from Germany
While HTS 2915.70.0110 specifically covers palmitic acid, sodium palmitate as its salt falls under the palmitic acid subheading per chapter note on salts. Used in soap manufacturing and as a food emulsifier.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify '% free fatty acid' content; high FFA may shift to acid classification
• pH and alkalinity certificates prevent reclassification as soap base