Oleic Acid (High Purity Vegetable) from Japan

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 — Japan → 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

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

Oleic Acid (High Purity Vegetable) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2915.90.10