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U.S. exports of tall oil fatty acids (HS 382313) totaled $4.3M in July 2026.
Importers of Tall Oil Fatty Acids paid $137K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $1.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataTall oil fatty acids (TOFA) are a byproduct of the kraft pulping process, refined from crude tall oil to yield a mixture of oleic and linoleic acids widely used in alkyd resins, dimer acids, lubricants, and surfactants. The US tariff schedule distinguishes two grades at the 10-digit level: TOFA containing less than 2% rosin (3823130020) and TOFA containing 2% or more rosin (3823130040), with rosin content being the critical classification determinant. Finland and Sweden — both major kraft-pulp producers — are the dominant suppliers, reflecting the product's direct link to Scandinavian forestry-based chemical industries. France and the Netherlands also appear as notable sources, often as trading or re-export hubs.
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The US 10-digit breakdown splits TOFA by rosin threshold: product with less than 2% rosin falls under 3823130020, while product with 2% or more rosin is classified under 3823130040. Importers should obtain a certificate of analysis confirming rosin percentage before filing entry, as misclassification between these two lines is a common audit finding.
Alkyd resin and paint manufacturers are the primary consumers, using TOFA as a renewable, bio-based feedstock. Additional demand comes from producers of dimer acids (for polyamide resins), oilfield chemicals, and metalworking lubricants, making TOFA a cross-sector industrial input rather than a single-market commodity.
HSChapter 38
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 3823
Subheading 382313 · $1.2M of $73.1M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3823130040 | Tall Oil Fatty Acids Containing 2% or More Rosin | $1.1M | 10.15% | 100.00% | $113K |
| 3823130020 | Tall Oil Fatty Acids Containing Less Than 2% Rosin | $554K | 13.20% | 100.00% | $73K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3823130000 | Tall Oil Fatty Acids | $4.5M |
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.
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$1.2MYoY · Pro
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$4.3MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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the effective duty rate is 11.61%.