Oleic acid
Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols: > Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: > Oleic acid
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 3823.12.00.00
Oleic Acid for Textile Processing
Oleic acid specifically formulated for textile scouring and dyeing processes, acting as a lubricant and emulsifier. Classified under HTS 3823.12.00.00 as pure oleic acid for industrial use in manufacturing. Its application in textiles doesn't change the chemical classification.
High Purity Oleic Acid 95% Lab Grade
95% pure oleic acid for laboratory research, chemical synthesis, and analytical standards. Falls squarely under HTS 3823.12.00.00 as industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid due to its chemical composition. Lab grade purity doesn't alter the base classification.
Tallow-Derived Oleic Acid for Soap Making
Oleic acid extracted from beef tallow specifically for saponification in soap production. Classified under HTS 3823.12.00.00 as it meets the oleic acid chemical specification from industrial fat refining. Source material doesn't change heading if purity qualifies.
Palm Kernel Oleic Acid Industrial
Oleic acid fraction separated from palm kernel oil refining for industrial cleaners and emulsifiers. HTS 3823.12.00.00 applies as monocarboxylic fatty acid meeting oleic specification from vegetable sources. Vegetable origin doesn't affect classification.
Industrial Grade Oleic Acid 80%
Oleic acid with 80% purity derived from animal or vegetable fats, used in industrial applications such as metalworking fluids and lubricants. It falls under HTS 3823.12.00.00 as it is specifically classified as oleic acid, a monocarboxylic fatty acid produced industrially. This product is not suitable for food use due to its refinement process and impurities.
Red Oil Oleic Acid Technical Grade
Reddish-brown oleic acid (red oil) obtained from tallow or grease refining, containing about 70% oleic acid for use in soap manufacturing and emulsifiers. Classified under HTS 3823.12.00.00 as industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid specifically identified as oleic acid. Its color and impurities distinguish it from higher purity grades.
Pharma Grade Oleic Acid USP
High-purity oleic acid meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical applications like tablet coatings and as an excipient in soft gels. Falls under HTS 3823.12.00.00 because it is chemically oleic acid, regardless of end-use purity, distinguished from food or cosmetic grades by documentation. Industrial classification prevails over pharma-specific headings.
Cosmetic Grade Oleic Acid NF
National Formulary (NF) oleic acid used in cosmetics as an emollient and emulsifying agent in creams and lotions. Despite cosmetic applications, it remains under HTS 3823.12.00.00 as chemically defined oleic acid, not a finished cosmetic preparation. Purity meets NF standards but chemical identity drives classification.