Tall Oil Fatty Acid Distillate from Japan
Tall oil fatty acid distillate is a by-product from the distillation of crude tall oil, primarily consisting of oleic and linoleic acids with minor rosins. Classified under HTS 3823.13.0040 as 'other' tall oil fatty acids, it is used in soaps, lubricants, and alkyd resins production. Its industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid composition fits the subheading for tall oil fatty acids excluding esters.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fatty acid content via lab analysis to confirm classification; ensure documentation specifies tall oil origin and non-esterified form; watch for contamination that could reclassify as waste under 3825