Vaccenic Acid from Germany
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 — 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
• GC-MS confirmation of trans-11 isomer (CAS 25354-92-1)
• Dairy/beef fat origin declaration with isolation method
• Oxidation stability testing documentation