Red Oil Oleic Acid Technical Grade from Germany
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.
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
• 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