Oleic Acid from Tall Oil (Rosin <2%) from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide fatty acid profile (oleic >70%) and rosin certificate; CBP may sample for verification
• Label as 'industrial grade, not for food' to prevent reclassification under edible oil codes
• Avoid bulk shipments without segregation from high-rosin tall oil to prevent contamination/misclassification