Tall Oil Fatty Acids for Soap Manufacturing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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