Linoleic Acid from China
Linoleic acid (cis-9,cis-12-octadecadienoic acid) is a polyunsaturated omega-6 acyclic monocarboxylic fatty acid essential for nutrition. HTS 2916.19.50.00 classification as other unsaturated acyclic acid despite two double bonds. Used in cosmetics and supplements.
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
• NMR confirmation of cis-9,12 double bond positions (CAS 60-33-3)
• Purity >98% required; mixtures with linolenic acid may shift classification
• Include peroxide value <5 meq/kg for oxidative stability