Industrial Grade Oleic Acid 80% from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
3.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.970%Articles the product of a member state of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (j)(2) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity levels and source (animal/vegetable) via Certificate of Analysis to confirm classification under 3823.12 and avoid food-grade misclassification
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) showing industrial use to prevent reclassification as a cosmetic ingredient