Mixed Chain Industrial Fatty Acids from Japan
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'.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide blending records and chromatograms showing mixed C-chain distribution
• Declare all source materials and ratios to prevent disputes over predominant origin