Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Distillate from Germany
Palm kernel fatty acid distillate recovered from deodorizer overheads, high in lauric (C12) and myristic (C14) acids for manufacture of toiletry soaps and emulsifiers. Falls in HTS 3823.19.4000 as other industrial fatty acids.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• RSPO or equivalent sustainability certification increasingly required by buyers/US ports
• Specify distillate vs. split acids; different impurity profiles affect classification
• High lauric content may trigger review against 3823.19.1020 specs