Crude Tall Oil from Germany
Crude tall oil is a by-product obtained from the kraft pulping process of pine trees, consisting of a mixture of fatty acids, rosin acids, and other extractives. It falls under HTS 3803.00.00.00 as tall oil in its unrefined state, directly from the manufacturing process.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin certification as tall oil must derive from wood pulping processes; ensure proper documentation of refining status to avoid misclassification; test for contaminants to meet EPA import standards