Oleic Acid 80% Technical Grade from Japan
Oleic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid primarily derived from vegetable oils like olive or palm oil, classified under HTS 2916.15.10.00 as a pure oleic acid meeting the chapter's definition for separate chemically defined organic compounds. This technical grade version at 80% purity is used in industrial applications such as emulsifiers 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
• Verify purity certificate (minimum 80% oleic acid) to confirm classification under 2916.15.10.00 rather than mixtures
• Include chemical analysis reports and CAS number (112-80-1) in documentation for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as soapstocks (1518) by ensuring no significant impurities from oil refining