Nervonic Acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Structure confirmation via HPLC critical for long chain
• Dietary supplement registration with FDA
• Distinguish from lignoceric (saturated C24)