Commercial Oleic Acid from Tallow from Mexico
Commercial oleic acid derived from animal tallow splitting is a separate chemically defined organic compound. Despite its animal origin, it qualifies as a pure oleic acid under Chapter 29. It is used in soap manufacturing and metalworking fluids.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the oleic acid meets the definition of a separate chemically defined compound, even if it contains impurities
• Keep records of the production process to show it is not a crude mixture
• Check if any added stabilizers or anti-dusting agents are permissible under Note 1(f)