Palmitic Acid Vegetable Derived Flake Form from Japan
C16 saturated fatty acid flakes from palm stearin, used in food emulsifiers and pharmaceuticals. Falls under HTS 2915.90.10.50 as chemically defined vegetable fatty acid per chapter notes. Supplied in flake form with stabilizer for transport.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Flake form requires specification of stabilizer content to remain chapter 29 classification,FDA prior notice required for food contact grades; include CAS number 57-10-3,Avoid misdeclaration as soapstocks which fall under chapter 15 headings