Lard Acidulation Fatty Acids from Canada
Fatty acids produced by acidulation of lard soapstock from pork fat refining, yielding industrial-grade mixed palmitic/oleic acids for lubricants and defoamers. HTS 3823.19.4000 'other' covers these animal-derived monocarboxylic acids.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• APHIS pre-clearance required; provide slaughterhouse origin and rendering process details
• Document acidulation pH and separation method to prove free acid status
• Avoid BSE-related delays with proper country veterinary certificates