Coconut Fatty Acid Distillate from Canada
Coconut fatty acid distillate is a by-product from the refining of coconut oil, consisting primarily of industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids such as lauric and myristic acids. It falls under HTS 3823.19.20.00 because it is derived from coconut oil and used in industrial applications like soap production and lubricants. This classification applies to unrefined acid oils from refining processes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.3%
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
Import Tips
• Verify origin certification to confirm derivation from coconut oil for subheading eligibility
• Provide fatty acid composition analysis to distinguish from general fatty acids in 3823.11
• Avoid misclassification as soap noodles by ensuring it's not saponified