Vitamin F (Linoleic Acid)

Vitamin F refers to essential fatty acids like linoleic acid, historically classified as a vitamin despite modern fatty acid categorization. Falls under HTS 2936.29.5050 as an unmixed 'other' vitamin derivative used in nutritional contexts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2916.15Higher: 14.4% vs Free

If pure oleic/linoleic acids without vitamin F designation

Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids classified by chemical structure in heading 2916.

1515.90Higher: 13.2% vs Free

If imported as mixed triglyceride esters (vegetable oil form)

Esterified fatty acids become fixed vegetable fats/oils under Chapter 15.

3823.19.20.00Higher: 19.8% vs Free

If industrial grade for soap/fatty acid production

End-use as industrial chemical shifts from vitamin to industrial fatty acid preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide historical vitamin F labeling documentation to support Chapter 29 classification over Chapter 15 fats

Include peroxide value and iodine number tests to confirm purity for vitamin use

Avoid triglyceride ester forms which shift to Chapter 15 (animal/vegetable fats)

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