Ethyl Linoleate Standard

High-purity ethyl ester of linoleic acid used as analytical standard and research chemical, classified under 'other' esters of HTS 2916.15.51.00. Meets Chapter 29 note (A) for ester classification with later numerical order acid. 98%+ purity with CoA.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.4%+35.0%39.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇨🇦Canada4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇩🇪Germany4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇯🇵Japan4.4%+10.0%14.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3822.19.00Lower: 10% vs 39.4%

If diagnostic/lab reagent kit component

Laboratory reagents in diagnostic kits classified as preparations in Chapter 38.

2905.45.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 39.4%

If glycerol-based ester rather than simple ethyl

Glycerol esters follow glycerol (alcohol) classification per Chapter 29 notes.

3204.17.60Higher: 41.5% vs 39.4%

If used as synthetic pigment dispersant additive

Specialty chemical function in pigments shifts to Chapter 32 classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide NMR/GC certificate verifying ethyl ester vs methyl ester structure

Declare for laboratory use only to qualify for potential duty exemptions

Ensure solvent-free packaging to avoid Chapter 29 note (e) transport solution classification

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