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U.S. imports of oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids, their salts and esters (HS 291615) totaled $955K in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Oleic, Linoleic, and Linolenic Acids, Their Salts and Esters paid $155K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $955K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Oleic, Linoleic, and Linolenic Acids, Their Salts and Esters imports of $955K in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $820K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDerived primarily from vegetable and animal fats, oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids are widely traded fatty acid intermediates used in lubricants, surfactants, personal care formulations, and industrial coatings. Malaysia leads US supply — reflecting its dominant palm- and palm-kernel-oil processing industry — followed by India and Germany. The US schedule separates the free acids (2916151000) from their salts and esters (2916155100), a distinction that matters for both duty treatment and downstream use declarations. Purity specifications and feedstock origin (palm-derived vs. soy-derived) are common points of commercial negotiation and certificate-of-analysis review.
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The US schedule places the free acids — oleic, linoleic, and linolenic — under 2916151000, while their salts and esters fall under 2916155100. Importers should confirm the chemical form (acid vs. salt vs. ester) on the commercial invoice and certificate of analysis, as misidentification between these two lines is a common audit finding.
Malaysia's large-scale palm oil and palm kernel oil refining infrastructure produces oleic and linoleic acid fractions as co-products at globally competitive costs. This feedstock advantage, combined with established export logistics, makes Malaysian suppliers the primary source for US industrial and personal-care buyers.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2916151000 | OLEIC, LINOLEIC OR LINOLENIC ACIDS | $534K | 17.19% | $92K |
| 2916155100 | SALTS AND ESTERS OF OLEIC, LINOLEIC ETC ACIDS | $421K | 14.92% | $63K |
OLEIC, LINOLEIC OR LINOLENIC ACIDS
SALTS AND ESTERS OF OLEIC, LINOLEIC ETC ACIDS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2916151000 | OLEIC, LINOLEIC OR LINOLENIC ACIDS | $541K |
| 2916155100 | SALTS & ESTERS OF OLEIC, LINOLEIC ETC ACIDS, NESOI | $464K |
OLEIC, LINOLEIC OR LINOLENIC ACIDS
91.4K kg
SALTS & ESTERS OF OLEIC, LINOLEIC ETC ACIDS, NESOI
76.4K kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $263K | $105K | -$158K |
| Delaware | $302K | $5K | -$297K |
| Pennsylvania | $5K | $216K | +$211K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $517K | $13K | -$504K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $183K | $96K | -$87K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | -- | $185K | +$185K |