Tall Oil Fatty Acid Technical Grade from China
Technical grade tall oil fatty acids (80-90% purity) serve as cost-effective feedstock for soaps and corrosion inhibitors. Falls under HTS 3823.13.0040 for other tall oil fatty acids from industrial refining. Contains balanced C18 unsaturated acids with trace unsaponifiables.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure specs match 'technical grade' not USP/pharma to avoid drug tariff; provide MSDS for hazmat screening; track seasonal price fluctuations affecting declared value