Mixed Oleic/Linoleic Acid Paste from Germany
Industrial paste containing oleic (40%), linoleic (30%), and other unsaturated acids from tall oil, classified under HTS 2916.15.51.00 'other'. Used in ore flotation and paint driers. Qualifies as mixture of Chapter 29 acids.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Tall oil origin declaration with distillation cut specifications
• Rosins content <5% to maintain pure acid classification vs mixed natural product
• Heavy metal analysis for mining reagent end-use compliance