Palmitoleic Acid
Palmitoleic acid (cis-9-hexadecenoic acid, C16:1) is an omega-7 monounsaturated acyclic fatty acid abundant in macadamia oil. HTS 2916.19.50.00 as other unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. Applied in skincare and nutritional supplements.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.7% | +25.0% | 28.7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.7% | — | 3.7% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.7% | — | 3.7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.7% | — | 3.7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.7% | — | 3.7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from microbial/vegetable oil mixtures
Natural oil derivatives stay Chapter 15 unless meeting chemical definition purity.
If pharmaceutical grade with medicinal claims
Medicinal preparations potentially shift to Chapter 30.
If saturated palmitic acid
No unsaturation moves from 2916 unsaturated to 2915 saturated acids.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certificate of analysis must specify >95% palmitoleic acid content (CAS 373-49-9)
• Distinguish from marine lipid mixtures requiring Chapter 15 classification
• Include refractive index and acid value specifications matching pure compound
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Methacrylic Acid
Methacrylic acid is an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with the formula CH2=C(CH3)COOH, featuring a carbon-carbon double bond. It falls under HTS 2916.19.50.00 as an 'other' unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. Commonly used in the production of acrylic polymers and resins.
Crotonic Acid
Crotonic acid (2-butenoic acid, CH3CH=CHCOOH) is an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with a trans double bond. Classified under HTS 2916.19.50.00 as 'other' unsaturated acyclic acids. Used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.
Sorbic Acid
Sorbic acid (2,4-hexadienoic acid, CH3CH=CH-CH=CHCOOH) is a polyunsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used as a food preservative. Falls under HTS 2916.19.50.00 as 'other' unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. Its conjugated double bonds characterize its antimicrobial properties.
Oleic Acid
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.
Undecylenic Acid
Undecylenic acid (10-undecenoic acid, CH2=CH(CH2)8COOH) is an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with terminal double bond, produced from castor oil. HTS 2916.19.50.00 classification as 'other' unsaturated acid. Used in antifungal treatments and polymers.
Myristoleic Acid
Myristoleic acid (cis-9-tetradecenoic acid) is a C14:1 unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic fatty acid found in fish oils. Classified under HTS 2916.19.50.00 as other unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. Used in biochemical research and cosmetics.