Myristic Acid (Nutmeg Butter) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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