Palmitic Acid Flakes from China
Palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid, C16) is a saturated monocarboxylic acid used in cosmetics, food emulsifiers, and pharmaceutical creams. HTS 2915.70.01 covers this pure chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a). Supplied as ivory-colored flakes melting at 62-63°C.
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
• Melting point and saponification value certificates distinguish from stearic/ myristic blends
• Cosmetic-grade requires additional FDA cosmetic notification
• Do not declare as 'fatty acid mixture' shifting to Chapter 38