Erucic Acid from Germany
Erucic acid (C22:1) is a mono-unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with a 22-carbon chain and double bond at position 13. It meets Chapter 29 criteria for unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids under HTS 2916.19.30.00. Used in lubricants, plastics, and formerly in edible oils.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include origin certificates as EU restricts high-erucic rapeseed; US has no food use limits but verify
• Declare exact carbon chain length and unsaturation index to prevent confusion with shorter chain acids