Lauric Acid Industrial Grade from China

Lauric acid (C12:0) produced by hydrolysis and fractionation of coconut or palm kernel oils, for use in antimicrobials and surfactants. HTS 3823.19.20.00 applies to this palm/coconut-derived industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid. Excludes food or cosmetic final products.

Duty Rate — China → United States

19.8%

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
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

,Industrial end-use declarations prevent personal care misclassification

Biocidal registration if marketed for antimicrobial applications