Distilled Sebacic Acid from Castor Oil from Japan
Sebacic acid obtained via oxidation and distillation of ricinoleic acid from castor oil, used in lubricants. Classified under HTS 2917.13.0030 as chemically defined acyclic polycarboxylic acid.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
4.8%
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
• Declare bio-based origin if claiming green tariffs; ensure no residual castor impurities
• Pitfall: Vegetable origin confusion with Chapter 15 exclusions