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.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blend is a preparation with additives beyond fatty acids
Preparations containing fatty acids with other additives may be classified in heading 38.24.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a detailed breakdown of the fatty acid composition and source materials to CBSA for classification
• Ensure the blend is not a separate chemically defined compound to avoid Chapter 29 classification
• Verify if the product meets Canadian industrial chemical notification requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 3823.19.00
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.