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Sodium Oleate Powder from Japan

Sodium salt of oleic acid used as emulsifier in pharmaceuticals and detergents, classified under oleic acid salts per HTS 2916.15.51.00. Chapter note (C)(1) specifies organic salts follow parent acid classification. Contains anticaking agent for transport stability.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include acid value and saponification value tests confirming oleate salt structure

• Certify stabilizer additions are solely for transport per Chapter 29 note (f)

• Avoid water content >20% to prevent reclassification as aqueous solution