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HS HEADING 3823

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

6-digit subheadings (5)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

3823.11

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining; stearic acid

3823.12

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining; oleic acid

3823.13

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining; tall oil fatty acids

3823.19

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids)

3823.70

Industrial fatty alcohols

Chapter 38 classification notes

Chapter 38 includes pesticides (3808) which are subject to FAO Rotterdam Convention prior-informed-consent for many active ingredients. Diagnostic reagents (3822) often dual-classified with Chapter 30 medicines.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Insect repellent (DEET) — depending on form, 3808 (commercial pesticide) vs. 3304 (cosmetic preparation).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 38

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