Myristoleic Acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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