Commercial Oleic Acid from Tallow from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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