Palmitoleic Acid from China
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.
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
• 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