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.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that the distillate is a by-product of palm kernel oil refining, not a refined oil
• Provide the fatty acid profile to CBSA to confirm the lauric and myristic acid content
• Verify Canadian cosmetic ingredient regulations if used in toiletry products
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.