Refined Coconut Fatty Acid - Lauric Type

Purified lauric acid from coconut oil fractionation, confirmed as >92% C12:0 content. Essential raw material for personal care products and lubricants. Classifies under 2915.90.10.10 for its vegetable-derived saturated acyclic structure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+25.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico5%5%
🇨🇦Canada5%5%
🇩🇪Germany5%5%
🇯🇵Japan5%5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1513.19.00Lower: 7.5% vs 30%

If not chemically separated from coconut oil

Unfractionated coconut oil derivatives remain in Chapter 15 as fixed vegetable oils.

2915.90.20Higher: 30.5% vs 30%

If animal fat-derived (e.g., from milk fat fractionation)

Animal-origin fatty acids have dedicated subheading apart from vegetable.

3823.70.20.00Lower: 22.6% vs 30%

If when diluted with solvents for safety/transport

Solutions exceeding general use criteria fall under chemical mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit fatty acid profile chromatogram at entry to validate lauric acid dominance

Ensure packaging prevents oxidation; stabilizers allowed per chapter note (f)

Related Products under HTS 2915.90.10.10

Palm Kernel Lauric Acid Industrial Grade

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).

Coconut-Derived Lauric Acid 99% Pure

Refined lauric acid (dodecanoic acid, C12:0) extracted from coconut oil, meeting the criteria for fatty acids of vegetable origin as per Chapter 29 notes. Used primarily in industrial applications like soap manufacturing and cosmetics formulation. Classified under 2915.90.10.10 due to its saturated acyclic monocarboxylic structure and natural vegetable source.

USP Grade Lauric Acid from Palm Kernel

Pharmaceutical-grade lauric acid meeting USP standards, derived from palm kernel oil. Used in drug formulation and as antimicrobial agent precursor. HTS 2915.90.10.10 applies to this pure vegetable fatty acid per chapter definitions.

Technical Grade Lauric Acid Flakes

Lauric acid produced in flake form from coconut/palm kernel sources for easier handling. Technical grade suitable for soap noodles and metalworking fluids. Falls under 2915.90.10.10 as vegetable-derived saturated monocarboxylic acid.

Fractionated Coconut Lauric Acid 95%

Molecularly distilled lauric acid from coconut oil with 95% minimum purity. Key ingredient for high-end cosmetics and food emulsifiers. Precisely matches 2915.90.10.10 for fractionated vegetable fatty acids.

Kosher Certified Lauric Acid Vegetable

Vegetable lauric acid with kosher certification from coconut sources, 98% purity. Used in specialty food manufacturing and ethical cosmetics. HTS 2915.90.10.10 covers this certified pure fatty acid.