Linoleic-Rich Tall Oil Distillate (<2% Rosin) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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