Palmitoleic Acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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