What types of products fall under HS-4 3823?

HS-4 3823 includes industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids like stearic and oleic acid, tall oil fatty acids, and industrial fatty alcohols.

How do I know which HS-6 subheading to use?

Identify the specific type of fatty acid or alcohol. Use **382311** for stearic acid, **382312** for oleic acid, **382313** for tall oil fatty acids, and **382370** for industrial fatty alcohols.

Are there any special import regulations for these products?

Yes, depending on the product's end-use, there may be specific regulations or tariffs. Always check with your customs broker for the latest requirements.

Can I use HS-4 3823 for food-grade fatty acids?

No, HS-4 3823 is for industrial applications. For food-grade products, you may need to look at different classifications.

What is the significance of acid oils from refining?

Acid oils are by-products from the refining of fats and oils, used in various industrial applications, including biodiesel and lubricants.

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3823 — Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols

Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 3823 when importing industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids or industrial fatty alcohols, such as a shipment of stearic acid for use in cosmetics. This heading encompasses specific types of fatty acids and alcohols derived from refining processes, crucial for various industrial applications.

To differentiate between the HS-6 lines, consider the specific type of fatty acid you are dealing with. For instance, 382311 is for stearic acid, while 382312 is for oleic acid. If your product does not fall into these categories, you may need to look at 382319, which covers other industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids.

If your shipment includes industrial fatty alcohols, you will use HS-6 382370. This line is distinct from the fatty acids and is specifically for alcohols derived from fatty acids, often used in detergents and surfactants.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

industrial fatty acids · stearic acid imports · oleic acid trade · tall oil fatty acids · fatty alcohols · acid oils from refining · HS-4 3823 · chemical products n.e.c. · import fatty acids · industrial applications fatty acids

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Stearic acid for soap manufacturing
Oleic acid for food processing
Tall oil fatty acids for lubricants
Industrial fatty alcohols for personal care products
Acid oils from refining for biodiesel production
Specialty fatty acids for coatings

Common questions

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What are industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids?
How to classify stearic acid for import?
What is the difference between oleic and tall oil fatty acids?
How to use HS-4 3823 for customs?
What are the applications of industrial fatty alcohols?
How to import acid oils from refining?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 3823?: HS-4 3823 includes industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids like stearic and oleic acid, tall oil fatty acids, and industrial fatty alcohols.
How do I know which HS-6 subheading to use?: Identify the specific type of fatty acid or alcohol. Use **382311** for stearic acid, **382312** for oleic acid, **382313** for tall oil fatty acids, and **382370** for industrial fatty alcohols.
Are there any special import regulations for these products?: Yes, depending on the product's end-use, there may be specific regulations or tariffs. Always check with your customs broker for the latest requirements.
Can I use HS-4 3823 for food-grade fatty acids?: No, HS-4 3823 is for industrial applications. For food-grade products, you may need to look at different classifications.
What is the significance of acid oils from refining?: Acid oils are by-products from the refining of fats and oils, used in various industrial applications, including biodiesel and lubricants.

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