Palm Acid Oil PFAD from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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