Ricinenic Acid from China
Ricinenic acid is an acetylated derivative of ricinoleic acid, functioning as an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. HTS 2916.19.30.00 applies as it retains the unsaturated acyclic structure per Chapter notes. Used in chemical synthesis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Acetylation status documentation to confirm acid vs ester
• Castor oil origin certificates may trigger additional scrutiny
• Purity >92% required for Chapter 29 classification