Linoleic-Rich Tall Oil Fatty Acids from China
TOFA enriched with linoleic acid content (>45%) from selective tall oil fractionation, used in alkyd resin synthesis and paints. Meets industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid criteria of heading 3823. HTS 3823.13.00 specifically covers tall oil-derived products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 gas chromatography (GC) analysis certifying linoleic/oleic ratio for classification defense
• Declare exact saponification value (typically 195-205 mg KOH/g) in entry documents
• Avoid bulk shipments without proper segregation to prevent cross-contamination claims