HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3823.19 – Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids)
HS code 3823.19 is the 6-digit subheading for industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining, (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids). It is used for palmitic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, caprylic acid and capric acid.
What HS 3823.19 covers
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.
- Covers
- Palmitic acid
- Lauric acid
- Myristic acid
- Caprylic acid
- Capric acid
- Coconut fatty acid distillate
- Palm kernel fatty acid
- Linoleic acid
- Examples
- BASF Fatty Acids
- Croda Specialty Fatty Acids
- Emery Oleochemicals Fatty Acids
- Wilmar Specialty Fatty Acids
- KLK Oleo Specialty Fatty Acids
Codes often confused with 3823.19
Common mistake. 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).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 382319, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 382319 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $4.4B 46% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $2.5B 25% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $747M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $9.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.7B 16% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $1.4B 13% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $1.1B 10% of world imports
World total: $10.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 3823.19 2
Brazil splits HS 3823.19 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3823.19.10 Industrial caprylic acidÁcido caprílico
- 3823.19.90 Other industrial fatty acids and acid oilsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 38.23 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
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.
Questions about HS 3823.19
What is HS code 382319?
HS code 382319 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 382319?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 382319 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($4.4B, 46% of world exports), Malaysia ($2.5B) and the Netherlands ($747M). World exports came to about $9.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 382319?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 382319 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 16% of world imports), Malaysia ($1.4B) and the Netherlands ($1.1B). World imports came to about $10.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 382319?
Brazil splits HS code 382319 into 2 NCM codes: 3823.19.10 (Industrial caprylic acid), 3823.19.90 (Other industrial fatty acids and acid oils). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.