Mixed Oleic/Linoleic Acid Paste from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

14.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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