Ricinenic Acid from Germany
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 — 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
• Acetylation status documentation to confirm acid vs ester
• Castor oil origin certificates may trigger additional scrutiny
• Purity >92% required for Chapter 29 classification