Oleic Acid Industrial Grade from Canada
Industrial grade oleic acid is a monocarboxylic fatty acid extracted from animal or vegetable fats, used in metalworking fluids, emulsifiers, and lubricants. It meets specifications for non-food, industrial applications with typical purity of 70-90%. Falls under HTS 3823.19.4000 as 'other' industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
63.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include fatty acid profile analysis (GC-MS) and iodine value to prove monocarboxylic nature and industrial grade
• Label clearly as 'industrial grade - not for food use' to prevent FDA involvement or reclassification