U.S. imports of Oleic Acid (HS 382312) totaled $3.9M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Oleic Acid paid $119K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.04% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Oleic Acid imports of $3.9M in August 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataA C18 monounsaturated fatty acid produced by hydrolysis and fractionation of vegetable or animal oils, industrial oleic acid is a key raw material for metalworking lubricants, surfactants, textile auxiliaries, and personal care formulations. Indonesia leads US import supply, driven by its large palm olein and oleochemical refining sector, with Canada and Malaysia also significant sources. Like stearic acid, commercial oleic acid is a mixture of fatty acids rather than a chemically pure compound, and the distinction from chapter 29 pure oleic acid turns on the C18:1 purity level documented in the certificate of analysis. Importers sourcing from Indonesia should be aware that Section 301 measures do not apply to this origin, but should verify current trade-remedy status given the dynamic tariff environment.
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The Harmonized System and CBP practice treat fatty acids as 'industrial' when they are mixtures of fatty acid compositions typical of commercial processing — commercial oleic acid often contains linoleic, palmitoleic, and other fatty acids alongside the C18:1 fraction. A product marketed and certified as chemically pure oleic acid at very high purity would be classified in chapter 29. The supplier's certificate of analysis showing the full fatty acid profile is the primary classification evidence.
No — heading 3823 covers industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids regardless of whether they are derived from vegetable oils (such as palm) or animal fats (such as tallow). The classification is determined by the chemical composition and purity of the final product, not by the upstream feedstock. However, feedstock origin may be relevant for other regulatory purposes, such as USDA APHIS import requirements if animal-derived fats are involved in the production process.
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 3823
Subheading 382312 · $3.9M of $99.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $30.3M of Oleic Acid and exported $16.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3823120000 | Oleic Acid | $3.9M | 3.04% | 10.02% | $119K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3823120000 | Oleic Acid | $1.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Indonesia and Malaysia together supply 90% of it. China pays 24.7% duty; Indonesia 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
89.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.04% of imports for consumption.