Methyl Palmitate from China
Methyl palmitate is the methyl ester of palmitic acid (C16H32O2), a saturated monocarboxylic acid used as a biodiesel intermediate, lubricant, and chemical intermediate. Falls under HTS 2915.70.01 as an ester of palmitic acid; chapter note (A) classifies esters with the parent acid occurring last in numerical order. Clear colorless liquid.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS chromatogram showing >95% single peak for methyl palmitate purity
• Flash point documentation required for liquid chemical transport (typically >100°C)
• Avoid classifying as 'biodiesel' (3826) unless meeting ASTM fuel standards