Coconut Oil Refining Fatty Acids from China
These are mixed monocarboxylic fatty acids (C8-C18) obtained from coconut oil physical refining, used in detergent manufacturing. HTS 3823.19.20.00 applies as they derive from coconut oil and serve industrial purposes beyond simple stearic acid. Classification emphasizes the tropical oil source and industrial grade.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.3%
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
• Provide gas chromatography reports showing fatty acid profile typical of coconut origin
• Avoid retail packaging that might suggest Chapter 15 classification
• Declare exact refining method (physical vs chemical) for customs validation