Myristic Acid (Nutmeg Butter) from Canada

C14 saturated fatty acid extracted from nutmeg butter or palm kernel oil. HTS 2915.90.10 as vegetable fatty acid of animal/vegetable origin scope. Used in cosmetics and food emulsification.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

5%

Rate breakdown

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

Rare nutmeg source requires botanical origin certification for vegetable status

GC-MS analysis proving >95% myristic prevents mixture reclassification

Avoid 'tropical fatty acid' generic labeling; specify source and composition