Palm Kernel Lauric Acid Industrial Grade from China
High-purity lauric acid isolated from palm kernel oil, a saturated C12 monocarboxylic acid of vegetable origin. Widely utilized in detergent production and emulsifier synthesis. Fits HTS 2915.90.10.10 as a separately defined organic compound per chapter note (a).
Duty Rate — China → United States
137.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Require GC/MS analysis proving lauric acid >95% to distinguish from mixed fatty acids
• Label clearly as 'vegetable origin' to prevent Chapter 15 misclassification
• Avoid bulk shipments without stabilization; may require anti-caking additives per note (f)