Myristoleic Acid from Germany
Myristoleic acid is a C14:1 omega-5 mono-unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid found in fish oils. It qualifies under HTS 2916.19.30.00 as a separate chemically defined unsaturated acid. Used in biochemical research and cosmetics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
6.1%
Rate breakdown
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
• Marine Mammal Protection Act docs if fish oil derived; synthetic source preferred
• High purity (>95%) required for Chapter 29; lower grades go to mixtures
• Specify cis configuration to distinguish from trans isomers