Oleic Acid from Canada
Oleic acid (cis-9-octadecenoic acid) is a long-chain unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with one double bond, derived from vegetable oils. Classified in HTS 2916.19.50.00 as 'other' unsaturated acyclic acid. Widely used in cosmetics, soaps, and lubricants.
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
• Provide fatty acid profile (GC analysis) showing >70% oleic acid content for classification certainty
• Distinguish from mixtures of Chapter 15 (animal/vegetable fats) by purity specification
• Include Iodine Value documentation confirming unsaturation level