Linoleic Acid 70% Purity from China
Linoleic acid, an essential polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid, is classified under HTS 2916.15.10.00 as a chemically defined linolenic acid suitable for nutritional and cosmetic uses. Typically extracted from safflower or sunflower oils, it meets Chapter 29 requirements for pure organic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming linoleic acid content to distinguish from mixed fatty acid products
• Label with correct CAS (60-33-3) and ensure packaging prevents oxidation during transport
• Check for stability additives; if added for preservation only, still classifiable here per Chapter Note 2(f)