Heading · Section VI

3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols

3823
  • FreeUK
  • 2.9%–5.1%EU
  • 20%–40%Türkiye
  • 2%–5.1%USA
  • US$15bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 3823 is divided into 5 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 38, miscellaneous chemical products.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 3823 into 26 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 3823 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 2.9% and 5.1%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 3823 into 8 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 20% and 40% (average 37.5%).

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 3823 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is between 2% and 5.1%. 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.

In 2024, countries exported heading 3823 goods worth US$15bn (+7.5% year on year).

The largest exporter was Indonesia (US$6.2bn), followed by Malaysia.

The biggest buyer was China, with imports of US$2.7bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 23rd among 139 exporters with US$35.5m.

The United Kingdom imported US$314.2m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 26 tariff lines EU 2.9% – 5.1% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 3.6% Türkiye 20% – 40% Statutory rate (Law 474) 8 tariff lines · average 37.5% USA 2% – 5.1% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 3% · 2× specific or compound duty

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

3823 · US$15bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$3.5mUS$3.5m+US$14.4m+US$149.1m+> US$580.4m

Exports: 139
  1. Indonesia: US$6.2bn
  2. Malaysia: US$2.9bn
  3. Netherlands: US$1.3bn
  4. Germany: US$749.2m
  5. United States: US$580.4m
  6. India: US$412.9m
  7. Belgium: US$349.3m
  8. Argentina: US$229.4m
  9. Spain: US$205.2m
  10. Finland: US$177.3m
  11. France: US$163.8m
  12. China: US$162.3m
  13. Italy: US$156.8m
  14. Thailand: US$149.1m
  15. Sweden: US$126m
  16. South Africa: US$102.6m
  17. Philippines: US$101.3m
  18. Singapore: US$78.1m
  19. Brazil: US$60.8m
  20. Türkiye: US$54.6m
  21. Peru: US$43.5m
  22. Latvia: US$43.3m
  23. United Kingdom: US$35.5m
  24. Ukraine: US$35.1m
  25. Poland: US$32.1m
  26. Japan: US$30.6m
  27. Russia: US$27.7m
  28. Bulgaria: US$26.6m
  29. Bangladesh: US$24.9m
  30. Saudi Arabia: US$22.1m
  31. Israel: US$20.7m
  32. Egypt: US$19.9m
  33. Iran: US$16.9m
  34. United Arab Emirates: US$14.4m
  35. Côte d’Ivoire: US$14m
  36. Mexico: US$13.5m
  37. Denmark: US$13.1m
  38. Vietnam: US$12.2m
  39. Iraq: US$10.8m
  40. South Korea: US$10.7m
  41. Papua New Guinea: US$9.6m
  42. Estonia: US$9.1m
  43. Taiwan: US$8.8m
  44. Austria: US$8.8m
  45. Myanmar (Burma): US$8.6m
  46. Honduras: US$8.1m
  47. Morocco: US$7.7m
  48. Portugal: US$7.7m
  49. Guatemala: US$7.5m
  50. Canada: US$6.8m
  51. Kenya: US$6.7m
  52. Ecuador: US$6.6m
  53. Czechia: US$6.5m
  54. Romania: US$6.5m
  55. Hungary: US$6.2m
  56. Lithuania: US$6.1m
  57. Hong Kong SAR China: US$5.9m
  58. Ireland: US$4.7m
  59. Sierra Leone: US$4.5m
  60. Greece: US$4.4m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Indonesia US$6.2bn 41.4%
2 Malaysia US$2.9bn 19.4%
3 Netherlands US$1.3bn 8.9%
4 Germany US$749.2m 5%
5 United States US$580.4m 3.9%
6 India US$412.9m 2.7%
7 Belgium US$349.3m 2.3%
8 Argentina US$229.4m 1.5%
9 Spain US$205.2m 1.4%
10 Finland US$177.3m 1.2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$2.7bn 17.7%
2 Netherlands US$1.8bn 11.7%
3 Malaysia US$1.1bn 7.5%
4 United States US$867.9m 5.8%
5 India US$845.9m 5.6%
6 Germany US$819.4m 5.5%
7 Italy US$760.2m 5.1%
8 South Korea US$576.6m 3.8%
9 Spain US$521.2m 3.5%
10 Belgium US$416.5m 2.8%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols?

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols fall under HS heading 3823, part of chapter 38, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3823 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3823 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.9% to 5.1%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids?

Indonesia, with US$6.2bn in 2024 (41.4% of world exports).