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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the distillate is not specifically tall oil fatty acids
Other fatty acid distillates are classified elsewhere.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rosin content is below 2% and provide a certificate of analysis
• Verify the product is not mixed with other chemicals
• Keep records of the distillation process for customs verification
Related Products under Tariff item 3823.13.00
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.