Caprylic Acid from Coconut Oil from Japan
Industrial caprylic acid (C8:0) fractionally distilled from coconut oil fatty acids, used in medium-chain triglycerides production. Classified in HTS 3823.19.20.00 as derived from coconut oil despite medium-chain specificity. Industrial purity distinguishes from pharmaceutical grades.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Fractionation reports essential to prove coconut derivation
• Purity >90% required for industrial chemical status
• Avoid pharma labeling that triggers stricter drug import rules