Linoleic-Rich Tall Oil Distillate (<2% Rosin)
Distillate from tall oil refining enriched in linoleic acid (C18:2), with rosin below 2%, used in coatings, adhesives, and as a drying oil base. Derived from kraft pulp mill byproducts. Falls under HTS 3823.13.0020 for low-rosin tall oil fatty acids.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed as mixed inedible vegetable fatty acids
Blends not exclusively tall oil may classify under Chapter 15 for animal/vegetable fatty acids.
If containing sodium hydroxide for soapstock production
Partially saponified tall oil becomes acid oils from refining under adjacent subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use ASTM D1240 for rosin quantification in import docs to preempt CBP challenges
• Declare iodine value (>130) to confirm unsaturation suitable for drying oils
• Segregate from crude tall oil to avoid cross-contamination during transit
Related Products under HTS 3823.13.00.20
Oleic Acid from Tall Oil (Rosin <2%)
High-purity oleic acid extracted from tall oil fatty acids, containing less than 2% rosin, used in emulsifiers, surfactants, and polymer production. Meets HTS 3823.13.0020 as industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid from tall oil refining. Essential for cosmetics, inks, and flotation agents in mining.
Tall Oil Fatty Acid Distillate (Low Rosin)
A distilled fraction from crude tall oil containing primarily industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids like oleic and linoleic acids, with less than 2% rosin content. Used as a raw material in soap manufacturing, metalworking fluids, and lubricant additives. Classified under HTS 3823.13.0020 due to its tall oil origin and low rosin specification.
Tall Oil Fatty Acids for Polymer Emulsifiers
Refined tall oil fatty acids (<2% rosin) specifically for use as emulsifiers in synthetic rubber and latex production. Composed mainly of unsaturated C18 fatty acids from pine resin/wood processing byproducts. HTS 3823.13.0020 applies to these industrial monocarboxylic acids.
TOFA-95 Low Rosin Tall Oil Fatty Acid
Commercial TOFA-95 grade tall oil fatty acids with <2% rosin, standardized for metal saponifiers and ore flotation collectors. Primarily oleic/linoleic mix from coniferous tall oil. HTS 3823.13.0020 designation for distilled, low-rosin industrial fatty acids.