Caprylic Acid (Fractionated Coconut) from China
C8 saturated fatty acid from coconut oil medium-chain triglyceride fractionation. Meets HTS 2915.90.10 as vegetable-derived saturated monocarboxylic acid. Used in MCT oils and antimicrobials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify fractionation method (distillation vs urea complex) in technical data sheet
• FDA GRAS documentation helpful for food-contact customs clearance