Tall Oil Fatty Acids for Polymer Emulsifiers from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include end-use statement for polymer production to support industrial classification
• Monitor for moisture content; excess water may trigger 'acid oils from refining' scrutiny under 3823.19