Lauric Acid (Coconut Oil Derived) from China
C12 saturated fatty acid isolated from coconut oil via fractional distillation. HTS 2915.90.10 classification as vegetable-origin saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. Key ingredient in lauryl products, soaps, 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
• Coconut origin certification critical; synthetic C12 classified differently (2915.90.50)
• Specify distillation purity (>98%) in commercial invoice to justify Chapter 29 heading