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HTS Code · Chapter 38 · Updated Oct 22, 2026

3823.70.40.00Derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin

HTS Code 3823.70.40.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesMiscellaneous chemical productsIndustrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols:Industrial fatty alcohols:Derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 3823.70.40.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 22, 2026

China
Total duty
22%
$2,200.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
22.47%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$12,247.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty2%
  • Section 301 – China7.5%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

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Base Duty Rates for 3823.70.40.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
2%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
A+AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
25%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China22%
  • Mexico12%
  • Canada62%
  • Vietnam14.5%
  • Germany2%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 22, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 3823.70.40.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from China pay 22% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 2%, from Germany, Taiwan and 7 more.

Total duty from China
22%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
2%
From Germany, Taiwan and 7 more
Countries with additional tariffs
11 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China2%
  • Section 301 – China7.5%9903.88.15
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31
22%
Mexico2%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55
12%0% with USMCA
Canada2%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29
  • Section 338 – Canada50%9903.03.14
62%50% with USMCA
Vietnam2%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84
14.5%
Germany2%None2%
Japan2%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10.5%9903.05.49
12.5%
South Korea2%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10.5%9903.05.71
12.5%
Taiwan2%None2%
India2%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44
12%
Ireland2%None2%
Italy2%None2%
Switzerland2%None2%
Thailand2%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77
14.5%
Malaysia2%None2%
United Kingdom2%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81
12%
France2%None2%
Indonesia2%None2%
Brazil2%
  • Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27
39.5%
Bangladesh2%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26
12%
Cambodia2%None2%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from China pay 22% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Mexico pay 12% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Canada pay 62% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%) and Section 338 – Canada (50%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 50%.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Vietnam pay 14.5% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Germany pay the 2% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.5%).
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.5%).
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Taiwan pay the 2% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from India pay 12% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Ireland pay the 2% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Italy pay the 2% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Switzerland pay the 2% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Thailand pay 14.5% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Malaysia pay the 2% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from United Kingdom pay 12% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from France pay the 2% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Indonesia pay the 2% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Brazil pay 39.5% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Bangladesh pay 12% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Cambodia pay the 2% base rate, with no additional tariffs.

Duties on goods entered Oct 22, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 3823.70.40.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $319M of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00), up 60% on 2024, mostly from Indonesia (67%), Malaysia (19%) and Netherlands (10%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Indonesia$213M67%41%2%
Malaysia$61M19%140%2%
Netherlands$32M10%570%2%
India$5M2%20%12%
Germany$5M1%23%2%
Singapore$946K0%63%14.5%12.5% with US-Singapore FTA
China$697K0%24%22%
Philippines$661K0%59%14.5%
Japan$323K0%78%12.5%
Italy$228K0%7%2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 3823.70.40.00 cover?

HTS code 3823.70.40.00 covers derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (Other), classified under Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 2%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 3823.70.40.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 3823.70.40.00 is 2%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from China?

As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from China pay 22% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Vietnam pay 14.5% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin (HTS 3823.70.40.00) from Mexico pay 12% in duties: the 2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 3823.70.40.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $319M of derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin under HTS 3823.70.40.00, mostly from Indonesia (67%), Malaysia (19%) and Netherlands (10%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 3823.70.40.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 3823.70.40.00 is 2%, from Germany, Taiwan and 7 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-22.

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