Petroselinic Acid

Petroselinic acid is a delta-6 mono-unsaturated C18 acyclic monocarboxylic acid from parsley seed oil. Qualifies under HTS 2916.19.30.00 as chemically defined unsaturated acid. Research uses in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

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.

1514.99.90Lower: 23.9% vs 31.1%

If other seed oil fatty acids

Crude botanical oil acids stay Chapter 15.

2918.19.90.00Lower: 29% vs 31.1%

If classified by oxygen function

If esterified, may classify by ester heading per Chapter 29 ester rule.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Rare acid - provide NMR spectrum confirming double bond position

• Botanical source documentation if parsley-derived

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