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High Purity Oleic Acid 95% Lab Grade from China

95% pure oleic acid for laboratory research, chemical synthesis, and analytical standards. Falls squarely under HTS 3823.12.00.00 as industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid due to its chemical composition. Lab grade purity doesn't alter the base classification.

Duty Rate — China → United States

23.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

• Include GC/MS analysis confirming oleic acid composition for customs verification

• Declare research end-use to expedite clearance but maintain chemical classification

• High purity risks 2916 scrutiny—document natural fat derivation