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Tallow-Derived Oleic Acid for Soap Making from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

23.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Specify tallow origin and oleic content percentage in technical data sheet

Ensure no BSE certification needed for industrial non-food use

Prevent confusion with crude tallow under 1502 by showing distillation process