Palmitic Acid (Palm Kernel Origin) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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