Nervonic Acid from Japan
Nervonic acid is a C24:1 very long chain unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. Classifies under HTS 2916.19.30.00 as unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid regardless of chain length. Used in neurological research supplements.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Structure confirmation via HPLC critical for long chain
• Dietary supplement registration with FDA
• Distinguish from lignoceric (saturated C24)