Vaccenic Acid from Mexico
Vaccenic acid is a trans-11 C18:1 unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid from ruminant fats. Classifies under HTS 2916.19.30.00 regardless of cis/trans configuration. Studied for health benefits in supplements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
6.1%
Rate breakdown
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
• Trans fat labeling not applicable to pure compounds; FDA food contact notification
• Distinguish from rumenic (conjugated) via spectroscopy