Tall Oil Fatty Acids for Soap Manufacturing from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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