Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining; stearic acid

HS v2017 Code: 382311

About industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining; stearic acid

HS code 382311 covers industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining, and stearic acid. These products are essential raw materials for a wide range of industries, including personal care, food processing, and manufacturing. They play a crucial role in the global economy, supporting the production of diverse consumer and industrial goods.

Production process

The production of industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids and related products under HS code 382311 typically involves a multi-step refining process. This process often begins with the extraction of crude oils from various plant and animal sources, such as vegetable oils or animal fats. The crude oils are then subjected to a series of purification and separation techniques, including distillation, hydrogenation, and fractionation, to isolate the desired fatty acid components.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 382311 include raw materials such as vegetable oils, animal fats, and other lipid sources. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery for the refining and processing of these raw materials, as well as various chemical reagents and catalysts used in the purification and separation processes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 382311 are industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining, and stearic acid. These products are widely used as feedstocks and intermediates in the production of a diverse range of goods, including 382319 Other industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining, 382370 Industrial fatty alcohols, and 340211 Anionic surface-active agents, among others.

Revisions to 382311

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 382311. The most recent 1 version of this code (382311) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 382311 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining; stearic acid

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/38'>38: Chemical products n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3823'>3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382311'>382311: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining; stearic acid</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382312'>382312: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining; oleic acid</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382313'>382313: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining; tall oil fatty acids</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382319'>382319: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382370'>382370: Industrial fatty alcohols</a>"]

    

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