Palmitoleic Acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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