Tall Oil Fatty Acids for Soap Manufacturing
High-purity TOFA specifically fractionated for use in liquid and bar soap production due to its emulsifying properties. Obtained from tall oil distillation containing mainly C18 unsaturated fatty acids. HTS 3823.13.00 applies to these industrial monocarboxylic tall oil fatty acids.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from coconut, palm kernel, or palm oil instead of tall oil
Stearic acid classification changes based on source vegetable oil origin.
If pre-mixed and processed into soap preparations
Finished organic surface-active preparations exceed pure fatty acid scope.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide manufacturer's specification sheet detailing fatty acid profile and low rosin content for soap-grade
• Label containers with 'Industrial Use Only' to prevent retail classification issues
• Watch for contamination claims that could shift to waste oils under 3825
Related Products under HTS 3823.13.00
Linoleic-Rich Tall Oil Fatty Acids
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.
Industrial Tall Oil Fatty Acids Bulk Drums
Standard commercial TOFA (50-60% oleic, 35-45% linoleic) packaged in 55-gallon steel drums for general industrial distribution. Direct distillate from tall oil refining process. Precisely matches HTS 3823.13.00 tall oil fatty acids description.
TOFA for Metalworking Lubricants
Tall oil fatty acids with balanced oleic/linoleic profile optimized as emulsifiers in soluble metalworking fluids. Derived from crude tall oil pitch distillation. Falls under 3823.13.00 as pure tall oil fatty acids for industrial use.
Tall Oil Fatty Acids (TOFA) Distilled Grade
Distilled tall oil fatty acids derived from the refining of crude tall oil, a by-product of kraft pulping process from pine trees. Primarily composed of oleic and linoleic acids used in industrial applications. Classified under HTS 3823.13.00 as tall oil fatty acids within industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids.
Tall Oil Fatty Acid Rosin Depitched Grade
Depitched TOFA with rosin acids reduced to <2% for use in dimer acid production and polyamide resins. Produced via vacuum distillation of tall oil. HTS 3823.13.00 classification for tall oil fatty acids confirmed by low unsaponifiable matter.
TOFA for Alkyd Resin Production
Specially selected tall oil fatty acids with iodine value 140-160 for air-drying alkyd resin manufacturing in paints and coatings. Tall oil sourced with consistent C18 fatty acid profile. HTS 3823.13.00 designation for these industrial monocarboxylics.