Undecylenic Acid from Mexico

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 — Mexico → 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

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