Tall Oil Fatty Acid Technical Grade
Technical grade tall oil fatty acids (80-90% purity) are used as cost-effective feedstock for soaps, corrosion inhibitors, and emulsifiers. They fall under tariff item 3823.13.00 as industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids from tall oil refining, provided they are not separate chemically defined compounds.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the acids are not predominantly from tall oil
Other industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids fall under this subheading.
If the product is put up as a soap or detergent
Soaps and detergent preparations are classified in Chapter 34, not as raw fatty acids.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fatty acid content and purity to ensure it meets the definition of industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids
• Be prepared to provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA upon request
• If the product is blended with other substances, check if it qualifies as a mixture under other headings
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.