Oleic Acid from China
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 — 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
• 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