Industrial Grade Oleic Acid 80% from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in 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