Palmitoleic Acid from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Cosmetic ingredient declaration; EU REACH compliance for EU origin
• Chiral purity documentation if enantiomerically pure
• Distinguish from palmitic (saturated) via iodine value testing