Erucic Acid from China
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 — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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