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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If oleic acid content below specification thresholds
Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids not specifically oleic acid or tall oil-derived fall under the residual 3823.19 subheading.
If primarily from beef tallow without sufficient separation
Crude fatty substances from animal fats may remain under Chapter 15 if not chemically processed into pure oleic acid.
If when pre-mixed into soap noodles or preparations
If already formulated into organic surface-active products, classification shifts to Chapter 34 for soap preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis confirming oleic acid dominance (>50%) to support 3823.12 classification over general fatty acid mixtures
• Label containers clearly as 'industrial use only' to avoid cosmetic or food import scrutiny
Related Products 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.
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.