Palmitic Acid (Palm Kernel Origin) from Canada
Palmitic acid, a C16 saturated fatty acid extracted from palm kernel oil via splitting and distillation. Classified under HTS 2915.90.10 as a vegetable-origin fatty acid meeting saturated acyclic monocarboxylic criteria. Used in food emulsifiers, pharmaceuticals, and lubricants.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Require RSPO certification documentation for sustainable palm origin to meet importer sustainability policies
• Test for iodine value (<5) to confirm saturation required for Chapter 29 classification
• Avoid bulk shipments without proper stabilization; oxidation affects customs purity testing