Myristic Acid (Nutmeg Butter) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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