10-Undecenoic Acid from China
10-Undecenoic acid, identical to undecylenic acid, is an 11-carbon unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with antifungal properties. HTS 2916.19.30.00 applies as it fits the chemical definition excluding specific enumerated acids. Common in pharmaceutical creams.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Synonym documentation required - accept both names but specify chemical formula
• GMP certification if pharmaceutical grade; bulk technical grade has different documentation
• Avoid reclassification to 3823 if purity <90%