Petroselinic Acid from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Position-specific NMR confirming Δ6 double bond position
• Source declaration from Apiaceae family seed oils
• High purity (>97%) certificate essential for classification