Oleic Acid (High Purity Vegetable) from Canada
High-purity oleic acid (>90%) derived from sunflower or safflower oils, despite common unsaturated classification. Meets HTS 2915.90.10 when technically processed as saturated-equivalent fatty acid of vegetable origin. Used in metalworking fluids and personal care.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide HPLC chromatograms showing fatty acid composition for border purity verification
• Label as 'vegetable fatty acid' not 'oleic acid' to prevent automatic Chapter 29 reassignment