Tall Oil Fatty Acid Technical Grade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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