Palmitoleic Acid

Palmitoleic acid (C16:1 n-7) is an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid prevalent in macadamia oil. Classifies under HTS 2916.19.30.00 meeting Chapter 29 purity and definition criteria. Applied in skincare for moisturizing properties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.1%+25.0%31.1%
🇲🇽Mexico6.1%—6.1%
🇨🇦Canada6.1%—6.1%
🇩🇪Germany6.1%—6.1%
🇯🇵Japan6.1%—6.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1513.19.00Lower: 7.5% vs 31.1%

If coconut/palm kernel oil fractions

Palm-derived fatty acid mixtures stay in Chapter 15.

3823.19.40.00Lower: 20.7% vs 31.1%

If tall oil unsaturated fatty acids

Industrial tall oil sources classify as mixtures under 3823.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Cosmetic ingredient declaration; EU REACH compliance for EU origin

• Chiral purity documentation if enantiomerically pure

• Distinguish from palmitic (saturated) via iodine value testing

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Linoleic Acid

Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid with two double bonds in an 18-carbon chain, qualifying as an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. Classified under HTS 2916.19.30.00 per Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds. Essential in nutritional supplements and skin care formulations.

Sorbic Acid

Sorbic acid is an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid) used primarily as a food preservative. It qualifies under HTS 2916.19.30.00 as a chemically defined unsaturated straight-chain monocarboxylic acid per Chapter 29 note (a). Effective against mold and yeast in food applications.

10-Undecenoic Acid

10-Undecenoic acid, identical to undecylenic acid, is an 11-carbon unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with antifungal properties. HTS 2916.19.30.00 applies as it fits the chemical definition excluding specific enumerated acids. Common in pharmaceutical creams.

Myristoleic Acid

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.

Alpha-Eleostearic Acid

Alpha-eleostearic acid is a conjugated tri-unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid from tung oil. Despite conjugation, it remains classified under HTS 2916.19.30.00 as an unsaturated acyclic acid. Used in drying oils and polymers.

Ricinenic Acid

Ricinenic acid is an acetylated derivative of ricinoleic acid, functioning as an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. HTS 2916.19.30.00 applies as it retains the unsaturated acyclic structure per Chapter notes. Used in chemical synthesis.