Mixed Chain Industrial Fatty Acids

Mixed chain industrial fatty acids are blends of C8-C22 monocarboxylic acids from multiple vegetable/animal sources, optimized for specific industrial applications like paint driers and polymer plasticizers. Not fitting specific source subheadings. Thus classified under HTS 3823.19.4000 'other'.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3823.19Same rate: 20.7%

If predominantly from one qualifying source like coconut

Source-specific subheadings take precedence over generic 'other' when composition matches.

2916.14.10.00Higher: 35% vs 20.7%

If high purity unsaturated acyclic acids

Purified unsaturated fatty acids >95% classify under Chapter 29 organic chemicals.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 20.7%

If chemical mixtures not elsewhere specified with additives

Additized blends may fall under general chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide blending records and chromatograms showing mixed C-chain distribution

Declare all source materials and ratios to prevent disputes over predominant origin

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Palm Stearic Acid

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