Erucic Acid from Canada
Erucic acid (cis-13-docosenoic acid) is a C22:1 mono-unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid from rapeseed oil. Classified HTS 2916.19.50.00 as other unsaturated acyclic acid. Used in lubricants and plastics despite former food concerns.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
3.7%
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
• GC analysis confirming >80% erucic acid with low erucic rapeseed origin declaration
• Specify industrial vs food grade to avoid FDA low-erucic acid regulations
• Include cold filter test results for lubricant grade verification