Tall Oil Fatty Acid Distillate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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