Palm Acid Oil PFAD from China
Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) is the high-free fatty acid fraction from palm oil deodorization, mainly palmitic acid. HTS 3823.19.20.00 covers this as acid oil derived from palm oil, commonly used in animal feed and soap making. Standard industry by-product of physical refining.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include PFAD specification sheets showing >50% free fatty acids
• Comply with FDA secondary detergent standards for feed use
• Traceability docs required for sustainability certifications