Methyl Palmitate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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