Undecylenic Acid from Germany
Undecylenic acid (10-undecenoic acid, CH2=CH(CH2)8COOH) is an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with terminal double bond, produced from castor oil. HTS 2916.19.50.00 classification as 'other' unsaturated acid. Used in antifungal treatments and polymers.
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
• Submit NMR spectrum confirming terminal alkene position (CAS 112-38-9)
• Declare distillation purity (>95%) to distinguish from castor oil derivatives (Chapter 15)
• Include medical/pharmaceutical end-use certificates if applicable for FDA compliance