Chapter 3823 — Customs Tariff Headings

Candle Grade Stearic Acid 1820

Candle Grade Stearic Acid 1820 is a specific grade of stearic acid formulated for premium candle production. It improves burn quality and scent throw while adding opacity and hardness to paraffin blends, making it a key industrial input for candle manufacturing.

Cosmetic Grade Stearic Acid 1842

Cosmetic Grade Stearic Acid 1842 is a high-purity stearic acid with 42% palmitic acid, used as an emulsifier and thickener in creams, lotions, and lipsticks. Its cosmetic-grade quality ensures it meets industry standards for personal care products.

Food Release Stearic Acid FG-95

Food Release Stearic Acid FG-95 is a 95% stearic acid food-grade product certified for use in pan release agents and bakery dough lubricants. It is heat stable up to 200°C, making it suitable for high-temperature food processing applications.

Industrial Stearic Acid Powder 1838

Industrial Stearic Acid Powder 1838 is a micronized stearic acid powder with 38% palmitic acid, used as a lubricant in pharmaceutical tablets and powder metallurgy. Its fine particle size (10-50 microns) enhances its performance in these applications.

Metal Soap Grade Stearic Acid

Metal Soap Grade Stearic Acid is a precipitation-grade stearic acid used to manufacture stearates, which are key components in PVC stabilizers and lubricants. Its consistent reactivity ensures high yields in metal salt production.

Palm Stearic Acid Flakes 1801

Palm Stearic Acid Flakes 1801 is a flaked stearic acid derived from palm stearin fractionation, with a low iodine value, making it ideal for candle manufacturing and metal soaps. Its vegetable source does not affect its classification as industrial stearic acid.

PharmaStear 99% Stearic Acid

PharmaStear 99% Stearic Acid is a 99% pure stearic acid USP/NF grade used as a lubricant in direct compression tablet manufacturing. Its high purity and low heavy metals content make it suitable for pharmaceutical applications.

Rubber Grade Stearic Acid SA-1805

Rubber Grade Stearic Acid SA-1805 is a technical grade stearic acid with 50% palmitic acid, specifically formulated for rubber processing as an activator and plasticizer in tire compounds. Its technical grade ensures consistent performance in manufacturing.

Stearic Acid 1805 Beads

Stearic Acid 1805 Beads is a beaded form of stearic acid grade 1805, designed for easy handling in plastics compounding and wax modification. The bead form improves flowability and reduces dust during processing.

Titer 54 Stearic Acid Double Press

Titer 54 Stearic Acid Double Press is a double-pressed stearic acid with a 54°C titer point, derived from beef tallow, used in grease thickening and PVC lubricants. It is a standard grade for industrial lubrication applications.

Triple-Pressed Stearic Acid 1801

Triple-Pressed Stearic Acid 1801 is a triple-pressed stearic acid with 40% palmitic acid content, derived from palm kernel oil, used in rubber vulcanization and tire manufacturing. The triple-pressing process increases purity.

VegoStearic 95% C18 Stearic Acid

VegoStearic 95% C18 Stearic Acid is a vegetable-based stearic acid with 95% C18 content, certified for food-grade release agents and defoamers. It meets food contact standards and is Kosher/vegetarian certified.

Cosmetic Grade Oleic Acid NF

Cosmetic grade oleic acid meeting National Formulary (NF) specifications, used as an emollient and emulsifying agent in creams and lotions. Despite its cosmetic application, it is a chemically defined oleic acid and is classified under tariff item 3823.12.00 as an industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid.

High Purity Oleic Acid 95% Lab Grade

High purity oleic acid at 95% purity for laboratory research, chemical synthesis, and analytical standards. It is a chemically defined industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid, falling under tariff item 3823.12.00 regardless of its lab-grade designation.

Industrial Grade Oleic Acid 80%

Industrial grade oleic acid with 80% purity derived from animal or vegetable fats, used in metalworking fluids and lubricants. It is classified under tariff item 3823.12.00 as oleic acid, a specific industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid.

Oleic Acid for Textile Processing

Oleic acid specifically formulated for textile processing, acting as a lubricant and emulsifier in scouring and dyeing. It is classified under tariff item 3823.12.00 as oleic acid, an industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid, based on its chemical composition.

Palm Kernel Oleic Acid Industrial

Oleic acid fraction separated from palm kernel oil refining, used in industrial cleaners and emulsifiers. It falls under tariff item 3823.12.00 as a vegetable-derived industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid meeting oleic acid specifications.

Pharma Grade Oleic Acid USP

High-purity oleic acid meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical applications such as tablet coatings and excipients in soft gels. It is classified under tariff item 3823.12.00 because it is chemically oleic acid, an industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid, regardless of pharmaceutical end-use.

Red Oil Oleic Acid Technical Grade

Reddish-brown oleic acid (red oil) obtained from tallow or grease refining, containing about 70% oleic acid, used in soap manufacturing and emulsifiers. It is classified under tariff item 3823.12.00 as an industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid, provided it meets the oleic acid specification.

Tallow-Derived Oleic Acid for Soap Making

Oleic acid extracted from beef tallow specifically for saponification in soap production. It is classified under tariff item 3823.12.00 as it meets the oleic acid chemical specification from industrial fat refining, regardless of the animal source.

Dimerization Feedstock Tall Oil Acids

Low-rosin tall oil fatty acids with rosin content below 2%, prepared for thermal dimerization into polyamide resins. Optimized iodine value and acid number for this application, this product falls under tariff item 3823.13.00.

High-Iodine Value Tall Oil Fatty Acids

Tall oil fatty acids with high unsaturation (iodine value >130) for alkyd resin synthesis and dimer acids. Sourced from refining acid oils, this product falls under tariff item 3823.13.00 as tall oil fatty acids.

Industrial Tallate Fatty Acid Mixture

Standardized mixture of C16-C18 tall oil fatty acids for emulsifier production, obtained from acid oils of refining. This product falls under tariff item 3823.13.00 as tall oil fatty acids, distinguished from distilled purified grades.

Industrial Tall Oil Fatty Acids Bulk Drums

Industrial tall oil fatty acids (TOFA) in bulk drums, containing 50-60% oleic and 35-45% linoleic acids, derived from the distillation of crude tall oil. This product is a direct distillate from tall oil refining and meets the definition of industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids under tariff item 3823.13.00.

Linoleic-Rich Tall Oil Distillate (<2% Rosin)

Linoleic-rich tall oil distillate with rosin content below 2%, enriched in linoleic acid (C18:2). Used in coatings, adhesives, and as a drying oil base, this product is derived from kraft pulp mill byproducts and falls under tariff item 3823.13.00.

Linoleic-Rich Tall Oil Fatty Acids

Linoleic-rich tall oil fatty acids with linoleic acid content exceeding 45%, obtained through selective fractionation of tall oil. Used in alkyd resin synthesis and paints, this product qualifies as an industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid under tariff item 3823.13.00.

Oleic Acid from Tall Oil (Rosin <2%)

High-purity oleic acid extracted from tall oil fatty acids, containing less than 2% rosin. Used in emulsifiers, surfactants, and polymer production, this product meets the criteria for industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids under tariff item 3823.13.00.

Tall Oil Fatty Acid Distillate (Low Rosin)

Distilled fraction from crude tall oil containing primarily industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids like oleic and linoleic acids, with less than 2% rosin. Used as a raw material in soap manufacturing and metalworking, this product falls under tariff item 3823.13.00.

Tall Oil Fatty Acid Rosin Depitched Grade

Depitched tall oil fatty acids with rosin acids reduced to less than 2%, produced via vacuum distillation of tall oil. This product is used in dimer acid production and polyamide resins, and falls under tariff item 3823.13.00 as tall oil fatty acids.

Tall Oil Fatty Acids for Polymer Emulsifiers

Refined tall oil fatty acids with rosin content below 2%, specifically for use as emulsifiers in synthetic rubber and latex production. Composed mainly of unsaturated C18 fatty acids from pine resin processing byproducts, this product falls under tariff item 3823.13.00.

Tall Oil Fatty Acids for Soap Manufacturing

High-purity tall oil fatty acids fractionated for soap manufacturing, containing mainly C18 unsaturated fatty acids. Obtained from tall oil distillation, this product meets the criteria for industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids under tariff item 3823.13.00.

Tall Oil Fatty Acids (TOFA) Distilled Grade

Distilled tall oil fatty acids derived from refining crude tall oil, a by-product of the kraft pulping process. Composed primarily of oleic and linoleic acids, this product is used in various industrial applications and falls under tariff item 3823.13.00.

TOFA-95 Low Rosin Tall Oil Fatty Acid

Commercial TOFA-95 grade tall oil fatty acids with rosin content below 2%, standardized for metal saponifiers and ore flotation collectors. Primarily an oleic/linoleic mix from coniferous tall oil, this product falls under tariff item 3823.13.00.

TOFA for Alkyd Resin Production

Tall oil fatty acids with iodine value 140-160, specially selected for air-drying alkyd resin manufacturing. Sourced from tall oil with a consistent C18 fatty acid profile, this product qualifies under tariff item 3823.13.00.

TOFA for Metalworking Lubricants

Tall oil fatty acids with a balanced oleic/linoleic profile, optimized as emulsifiers in soluble metalworking fluids. Derived from crude tall oil pitch distillation, this product falls under tariff item 3823.13.00 as tall oil fatty acids.

Acid Oils from Soybean Refining

Acid oils from soybean refining are by-products containing free fatty acids liberated during vegetable oil deodorization and neutralization. They are used industrially in soapstock, animal feed additives, and biofuel production, falling under heading 38.23 as acid oils from refining.

Caprylic Acid from Coconut Oil

Caprylic acid (C8:0) is a saturated industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid obtained by fractional distillation of coconut oil fatty acids. It is used primarily in the production of medium-chain triglycerides and as an intermediate in chemical synthesis, making it an industrial fatty acid of heading 38.23.

Coconut Fatty Acid Distillate

Coconut fatty acid distillate is a by-product of coconut oil refining, consisting mainly of industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids such as lauric and myristic acids. It is used in soap manufacturing and as a chemical intermediate, falling under heading 38.23 as an acid oil from refining.

Coconut Oil Refining Fatty Acids

Coconut oil refining fatty acids are mixed monocarboxylic fatty acids (C8-C18) obtained from physical refining of coconut oil. They are used in detergent manufacturing and other industrial applications, qualifying as industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids under heading 38.23.

Distilled Tall Oil Fatty Acids

Distilled tall oil fatty acids are industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids derived from refining tall oil, a by-product of wood pulping. They consist primarily of oleic and linoleic acids and are used in soaps, lubricants, and coatings, qualifying under heading 38.23.

Lard Acidulation Fatty Acids

Lard acidulation fatty acids are produced by acidulation of lard soapstock from pork fat refining, yielding industrial-grade mixed palmitic and oleic acids. They are used in lubricants and defoamers, qualifying as industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids under heading 38.23.

Lauric Acid Industrial Grade

Lauric acid (C12:0) in industrial grade is produced by hydrolysis and fractionation of coconut or palm kernel oils. It is used in antimicrobials, surfactants, and other non-food applications, making it an industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid of heading 38.23.

Mixed Chain Industrial Fatty Acids

Mixed chain industrial fatty acids are blends of C8-C22 monocarboxylic acids from multiple vegetable and animal sources, optimized for industrial applications like paint driers and polymer plasticizers. They fall under heading 38.23 as industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids not elsewhere specified.

Oleic Acid Industrial Grade

Industrial grade oleic acid is a monocarboxylic fatty acid extracted from animal or vegetable fats, used in metalworking fluids, emulsifiers, and lubricants. It meets specifications for non-food, industrial applications, qualifying under heading 38.23.

Palm Acid Oil PFAD

Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) is the high-free fatty acid fraction obtained from palm oil deodorization, mainly containing palmitic acid. It is used in animal feed, soap manufacturing, and chemical production, qualifying as an acid oil from refining under heading 38.23.

Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Distillate

Palm kernel fatty acid distillate is recovered from deodorizer overheads and is high in lauric (C12) and myristic (C14) acids. It is used in the manufacture of toiletry soaps and emulsifiers, qualifying as an acid oil from refining under heading 38.23.

Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Mixture

Palm kernel fatty acid mixture is a blend of lauric, myristic, and palmitic acids obtained from palm kernel oil distillation. It is used in personal care emulsifiers and industrial applications, falling under heading 38.23 as industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids.

Palm Kernel Stearic Acid

Palm kernel stearic acid is an industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid extracted from palm kernel oil refining, rich in C18 saturated chains. It is used in rubber processing and candle manufacturing, qualifying as an industrial fatty acid under heading 38.23.

Palm Oil Acid Oil

Palm oil acid oil is a mixture of free fatty acids recovered from palm oil refining processes, primarily palmitic and oleic acids. It is used industrially in soapstock and biofuel production, qualifying as an acid oil from refining under heading 38.23.

Palm Stearic Acid

Palm stearic acid is an industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid mixture rich in stearic and palmitic acids, derived from palm oil refining. It is used in rubber vulcanization and candle production, qualifying as an industrial fatty acid under heading 38.23.

Behenyl Alcohol (Docosanol)

Behenyl alcohol (docosanol), a C22 fatty alcohol derived from rapeseed or other vegetable oils via high-pressure hydrogenation of behenic acid. This industrial fatty alcohol is classified under tariff item 3823.70.00.

Branched Oleyl Alcohol for Polymer Plasticizers

Branched oleyl alcohol (C18:1) derived from coconut or palm kernel oils, specially processed for use as a plasticizer in PVC production. This industrial fatty alcohol is classified under tariff item 3823.70.00 as it is a product of vegetable origin used in industrial applications.

C12-C18 Vegetable-Derived Fatty Alcohol Blend

A mixed-chain C12-C18 fatty alcohol blend from coconut or palm kernel oil hydrogenation, used in detergent and emulsifier production. This vegetable-derived industrial fatty alcohol blend falls under tariff item 3823.70.00.

Cetyl Alcohol (Cetostearyl Alcohol Blend)

Cetyl alcohol, a C16 fatty alcohol mixture often blended with stearyl alcohol, produced by reduction of palmitic or stearic acids from animal tallow or vegetable oils. This industrial fatty alcohol falls under tariff item 3823.70.00.

High Purity Oleyl Alcohol for Lubricant Additives

High-purity oleyl alcohol (over 90%) distilled from soybean oil fatty acids, used as a lubricity improver in metalworking fluids. This vegetable-derived industrial fatty alcohol falls under tariff item 3823.70.00 for industrial fatty alcohols.

Industrial Oleyl Alcohol for Ink Vehicles

Low-odor oleyl alcohol derived from high-oleic sunflower oil, specifically designed for use in lithographic ink resins and vehicles. This industrial fatty alcohol of vegetable origin is classified under tariff item 3823.70.00.

Isostearyl Alcohol

Isostearyl alcohol, a branched-chain C18 fatty alcohol produced by skeletal isomerization of oleyl alcohol from vegetable oils. This industrial fatty alcohol meets the criteria for tariff item 3823.70.00.

Oleyl Alcohol 80/20 Technical Grade

Technical-grade oleyl alcohol with an 80/20 ratio, derived from oleic acid in vegetable oils such as olive or palm oil. This industrial fatty alcohol is used in various chemical applications and falls under tariff item 3823.70.00.

Oleyl Alcohol CP Grade (Cosmetic Pharmaceutical)

Refined oleyl alcohol meeting cosmetic and pharmaceutical standards, derived from vegetable fatty acids through hydrogenation and reduction processes. Although refined, it remains an industrial fatty alcohol and is classified under tariff item 3823.70.00.