Petroselinic Acid

Petroselinic acid (cis-6-octadecenoic acid) is an unusual omega-12 mono-unsaturated acyclic fatty acid from parsley seed oil. HTS 2916.19.50.00 classification as other unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. Used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical research.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%—3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%—3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%—3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%—3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1514.91.90Lower: 23.9% vs 28.7%

If parsley seed oil free fatty acids

Natural oil derivatives Chapter 15 unless purified to specification.

3002.90Lower: 10% vs 28.7%

If immunological/pharmaceutical preparation

Chapter 29 excludes immunological products per note 2(e).

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 28.7%

If cosmetic active ingredient blend

Formulations become mixtures outside Chapter 29 scope.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Position-specific NMR confirming Δ6 double bond position

• Source declaration from Apiaceae family seed oils

• High purity (>97%) certificate essential for classification

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