Petroselinic Acid from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.9%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Rare acid - provide NMR spectrum confirming double bond position
• Botanical source documentation if parsley-derived