Commercial Oleic Acid from Tallow from Canada
Oleic acid derived from animal tallow splitting, classified under HTS 2916.15.10.00 as chemically defined despite animal origin, used in soap manufacturing and metalworking fluids.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include saponification value and iodine value tests confirming oleic acid identity
• Declare animal origin for BSE/TSE compliance; provide veterinary certificates if required
• Distinguish from crude tall oil fatty acids (1519) via refining documentation