Petroselinic Acid from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Rare acid - provide NMR spectrum confirming double bond position
• Botanical source documentation if parsley-derived