Oleyl Alcohol from Tallow Fats Industrial Grade
Industrial oleyl alcohol produced by high-pressure hydrogenation of beef tallow fatty acids. Qualifies for HTS 3823.70.2000 as fatty alcohol derived from animal origin fatty substances.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If still bound in tallow fat matrix <30% free alcohol
Fats/oils containing fatty alcohols remain classified as animal fats Chapter 15.
If prepared with fermentation by-products
Microbial culture prepared additives classified under 3821.
If surface-active preparations containing the oleyl alcohol
When functioning as organic surface agent, shifts to Chapter 34.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Animal origin certificate required; BSE/TSE statements mandatory for tallow derivatives
• Specify hydrogenation process confirms classification as separated fatty alcohol
• FDA GRAS status may apply if eventual food contact use intended
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