Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Distillate from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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