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

HS v2017 Code: 382312

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

HS code 382312 covers industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining, and oleic acid. These products are essential raw materials for a wide range of industries, including chemical manufacturing, personal care, and food processing. The global market for these fatty acids is driven by the growing demand for consumer goods, as well as the increasing use of renewable and sustainable materials in various applications.

Production process

The production of industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining, and oleic acid typically involves a multi-step process. First, vegetable oils or animal fats are subjected to hydrolysis, which separates the fatty acids from the glycerol. The resulting fatty acids are then purified and refined to remove impurities and unwanted components. Depending on the desired product, further processing steps may include distillation, fractionation, or chemical modification.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 382312 products include vegetable oils (such as palm, soybean, or sunflower oil) or animal fats, as well as specialized processing equipment like reactors, distillation columns, and centrifuges. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in chemical processing and quality control.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 382312 include a variety of industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, such as oleic acid, stearic acid, and palmitic acid. These fatty acids are widely used as raw materials in the production of 382319 other industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, 382370 fatty alcohols, and 382490 other chemical products. The acid oils from refining are also used in the production of 382490 other chemical products and as a feedstock for the production of biodiesel.

Revisions to 382312

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 382312. The most recent 1 version of this code (382312) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 382312 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

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

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B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382312'>382312: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining; oleic acid</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382311'>382311: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining; stearic 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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