Vaccenic Acid from China
Vaccenic acid (trans-11-octadecenoic acid) is a ruminant-derived trans mono-unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic fatty acid. Classified under HTS 2916.19.50.00 as other unsaturated acyclic acid. Studied for conjugated linoleic acid precursor role.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• GC-MS confirmation of trans-11 isomer (CAS 25354-92-1)
• Dairy/beef fat origin declaration with isolation method
• Oxidation stability testing documentation