Chapter 3803 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 38.03
Crude Tall Oil
Crude tall oil is a by-product of the kraft pulping process of pine trees, comprising a mixture of fatty acids, rosin acids, and other extractives. It is unrefined and used as a feedstock for further processing into chemicals and other industrial products. This product falls under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
3803.00.00Crude Tall Oil from Southern Pine
Crude tall oil sourced from southern yellow pine kraft mills, unrefined and intended for further processing. It is a natural mixture of resin acids, fatty acids, and neutral compounds, characteristic of tall oil from pine wood pulping. This product is classified under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
3803.00.00Distilled Tall Oil
Distilled tall oil is produced by vacuum distillation of crude tall oil, yielding a cleaner mixture of fatty and rosin acids for use in chemical manufacturing. It retains the essential characteristics of tall oil and is refined to improve purity and performance. This product falls under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
3803.00.00Fractionated Tall Oil
Fractionated tall oil is produced by advanced refining to separate specific acid fractions, such as fatty acids or rosin acids, for targeted applications like emulsifiers. Despite the fractionation, it remains a tall oil product derived from pine wood pulping. This product is classified under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
3803.00.00Refined Tall Oil
Refined tall oil is crude tall oil that has undergone purification to remove impurities, concentrating fatty and rosin acids for industrial use. It is used in applications such as soaps, lubricants, and coatings. This product remains classified under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
3803.00.00Refined Tall Oil for Soap Production
High-purity refined tall oil specifically processed for use in soap manufacturing due to its fatty acid content. It is a refined form of tall oil, retaining the natural mixture of acids from pine wood. This product falls under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
3803.00.00Refined Tall Oil Unsaponifiables
The unsaponifiable fraction from refined tall oil, containing sterols and other compounds used in pharmaceuticals. It is a component of tall oil obtained during refining, not a separate chemically defined product. This product is classified under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
3803.00.00Tall Oil Distillate for Lubricants
A distilled tall oil fraction optimized for use in lubricant additives due to its high oleic acid content. It is a refined tall oil product, retaining the natural mixture of acids from pine wood. This product falls under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
3803.00.00Tall Oil Emulsifier Base
Semi-refined tall oil used as a base for emulsifiers in asphalt and paper sizing applications. It is a tall oil product that has undergone partial refining, retaining its natural acid mixture. This product is classified under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
3803.00.00Tall Oil Fatty Acids
Tall oil fatty acids are obtained by refining crude tall oil through distillation, primarily containing oleic and linoleic acids. They are used in soaps, lubricants, and other industrial applications. This product remains classified under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
3803.00.00Tall Oil for Paint Driers
Refined tall oil formulated as a base for metallic soap driers used in paints. It is a tall oil product that has been refined for a specific application, retaining its natural acid mixture. This product is classified under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
3803.00.00Tall Oil Heads Fraction
The light 'heads' fraction from tall oil distillation, containing volatile unsaponifiables used in ink solvents. It is a by-product of tall oil refining, retaining the characteristics of tall oil. This product falls under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
3803.00.00Tall Oil Pitch
Tall oil pitch is the heavy residue from tall oil distillation, used as a binder in fuels and asphalt extenders. It is a by-product of tall oil refining, retaining the characteristics of tall oil. This product falls under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
3803.00.00Tall Oil Rosin
Tall oil rosin is the resinous fraction separated from tall oil during refining, rich in abietic acid for use in adhesives and printing inks. It is a component of tall oil, not a separate chemically defined compound. This product is classified under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.