Tall Oil Fatty Acids
Tall oil fatty acids are obtained by refining crude tall oil through distillation, primarily containing oleic and linoleic acids used in soaps and lubricants. Still classified under HTS 3803.00.00.00 as refined tall oil products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as high-purity industrial monocarboxylic acids
High refinement into specific acids classifies as industrial fatty acids outside tall oil heading.
If pre-mixed into soap formulations
Incorporation into organic surface-active agents shifts to Chapter 34 detergents and soaps.
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Import Tips & Compliance
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Related Products under HTS 3803.00.00.00
Crude Tall Oil
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.
Refined Tall Oil
Refined tall oil is crude tall oil that has undergone purification to remove impurities, concentrating fatty and rosin acids for industrial use. It remains classified under HTS 3803.00.00.00 as 'tall oil, whether or not refined' per the heading description.
Tall Oil Rosin
Tall oil rosin is the resinous fraction separated from tall oil during refining, rich in abietic acid for use in adhesives and printing inks. It qualifies under HTS 3803.00.00.00 as refined tall oil.
Distilled Tall Oil
Distilled tall oil results from vacuum distillation of crude tall oil, yielding a cleaner mixture of acids for chemical manufacturing. Covered by HTS 3803.00.00.00 encompassing all tall oil refinement levels.
Tall Oil Pitch
Tall oil pitch is the heavy residue from tall oil distillation, used as a binder in fuels and asphalt extenders. It is classified under HTS 3803.00.00.00 as a refined tall oil product.
Fractionated Tall Oil
Fractionated tall oil separates specific acid fractions via advanced refining for targeted uses like emulsifiers. Remains under HTS 3803.00.00.00 as refined tall oil.