About HS Code 382319
This HS code serves as a residual category for industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining, encompassing all types not specifically classified under 382311 (stearic acid), 382312 (oleic acid), or 382313 (tall oil fatty acids). It represents a broad and diverse range of specialized fatty acids crucial for various industrial applications. Key importers and exporters include chemical manufacturers, producers of specialty lubricants, plastics, coatings, and personal care products. The trade in this category involves a wide array of fatty acids with diverse chain lengths and saturation levels, each tailored for specific industrial uses where their unique properties are required.
Products Under This Code
Palmitic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, caprylic acid, capric acid, coconut fatty acid distillate, palm kernel fatty acid, linoleic acid
Real World Examples
BASF Fatty Acids, Croda Specialty Fatty Acids, Emery Oleochemicals Fatty Acids, Wilmar Specialty Fatty Acids, KLK Oleo Specialty Fatty Acids
Common Misclassification
This code is often a catch-all, but care must be taken to ensure the fatty acid isn't specifically covered by 382311, 382312, or 382313. It can also be confused with fatty alcohols (382370).
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Products Classified Under 3823.19
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, USA, China, Malaysia, and the Netherlands are major global traders of these diverse industrial fatty acids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 382319?
HS code 382319 covers: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids). This HS code serves as a residual category for industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining, encompassing all types not specifically classified under 382311 (stearic acid), 382312 (oleic acid), or 382313 (tall oil fatty acids). It represents a broad and diverse range of specialized fatty acids crucial for various industrial applications. Key importers and exporters include chemical manufacturers, producers of specialty lubricants, plastics, coatings, and personal care products. The trade in this category involves a wide array of fatty acids with diverse chain lengths and saturation levels, each tailored for specific industrial uses where their unique properties are required.
What products fall under HS code 382319?
Palmitic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, caprylic acid, capric acid, coconut fatty acid distillate, palm kernel fatty acid, linoleic acid
What are common misclassifications for HS code 382319?
This code is often a catch-all, but care must be taken to ensure the fatty acid isn't specifically covered by 382311, 382312, or 382313. It can also be confused with fatty alcohols (382370).
How is HS code 382319 structured?
HS code 382319 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (23) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.