U.S. exports of Tall Oil Fatty Acids (HS 382313) totaled $4.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Tall Oil Fatty Acids paid $251K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.25% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Tall Oil Fatty Acids imports of $2.4M in August 2026 ran 85% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 3823
Subheading 382313 · $4.0M of $41.2M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3823130040 | Tall Oil Fatty Acids Containing 2% or More Rosin | $2.0M | 10.31% | 100.00% | $205K |
| 3823130020 | Tall Oil Fatty Acids Containing Less Than 2% Rosin | $452K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $45K |
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 | $4.0M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $14.7M of Tall Oil Fatty Acids and exported $58.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Australia and Colombia together take 49% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.25% of imports for consumption.