Crude Tall Oil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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