Palmitoleic Acid from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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