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
22.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• ,Industrial end-use declarations prevent personal care misclassification
• Biocidal registration if marketed for antimicrobial applications