Oleic Acid from Germany
Oleic acid is an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with an 18-carbon chain and a cis double bond between carbons 9 and 10. It falls under HTS 2916.19.30.00 as it is a chemically defined unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, commonly derived from vegetable oils like olive oil. Used in soaps, cosmetics, and lubricants.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.9%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming unsaturated acyclic structure and purity levels to avoid reclassification
• Ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling as it's a fatty acid that can be irritant; comply with TSCA registration for US import