Palm Oil Acid Oil
Palm oil acid oil is a mixture of free fatty acids recovered from palm oil refining processes, primarily palmitic and oleic acids. It qualifies for HTS 3823.19.20.00 as an acid oil derived from palm oil, used industrially in oleochemical production and biofuel feedstocks. The subheading specifically covers such by-products from tropical oil refining.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lower free fatty acid content
Palm oil with <20% free fatty acids remains classified as fixed vegetable oil.
If mixed with other chemical substances
Prepared chemical mixtures containing fatty acid derivatives use 3824.
If primarily petroleum-contaminated
Petroleum oil mixtures exclude from Chapter 38 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit refinery process flow diagrams to validate acid oil status
• Ensure acid value >20 mg KOH/g to distinguish from crude oils
• Comply with biofuel mandates if destined for renewable fuel production
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Coconut Fatty Acid Distillate
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.
Palm Kernel Stearic Acid
Palm kernel stearic acid is an industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid extracted from palm kernel oil refining, rich in C18 saturated chains. Classified under HTS 3823.19.20.00 due to its palm kernel oil derivation and use in rubber vulcanization and cosmetics. It meets the criteria for 'other' industrial fatty acids from specified tropical oils.
Coconut Oil Refining Fatty Acids
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.
Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Mixture
A blend of lauric, myristic, and palmitic acids from palm kernel oil distillation, utilized in personal care emulsifiers. Falls under HTS 3823.19.20.00 for industrial fatty acids specifically derived from palm kernel oil. Excludes purified single acids or edible preparations.
Palm Acid Oil PFAD
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.
Caprylic Acid from Coconut Oil
Industrial caprylic acid (C8:0) fractionally distilled from coconut oil fatty acids, used in medium-chain triglycerides production. Classified in HTS 3823.19.20.00 as derived from coconut oil despite medium-chain specificity. Industrial purity distinguishes from pharmaceutical grades.