Sodium Palmitate (Palmitic Acid Salt) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify '% free fatty acid' content; high FFA may shift to acid classification
• pH and alkalinity certificates prevent reclassification as soap base