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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3401.19.00Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the product is put up as a soap preparation

Soap preparations are classified in Chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm the product is not mixed with other soap-making ingredients

β€’ Provide documentation of the tall oil source and distillation process

β€’ Ensure the fatty acid composition is clearly stated on the commercial invoice

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.