3823.19.20.00 - Derived from coconut, palm-kernel or palm oil

This HTS category, 3823.19.20.00, specifically covers industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining that are *derived from coconut, palm-kernel, or palm oil*. These are fatty acids obtained through the processing of vegetable oils, particularly those rich in lauric and myristic acids. Their industrial applications are diverse, often serving as raw materials in the production of soaps, detergents, lubricants, cosmetics, and various chemical intermediates. The key distinguishing factor for this classification is the origin of the fatty acids from these specific tropical oils.

This code stands apart from its sibling, 3823.19.40.00, which also falls under "Other" industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining. While both categories capture fatty acids not specifically enumerated elsewhere, 3823.19.20.00 is precisely defined by its derivation from coconut, palm-kernel, or palm oil. Therefore, if the fatty acids originate from other vegetable oils or animal fats, they would likely be classified under the broader "Other" category (3823.19.40.00), assuming they are not otherwise specifically provided for.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within this code hinges on the definitive source material of the fatty acids. Customs officials will look for documentation or product specifications that confirm the derivation from coconut, palm-kernel, or palm oil to ensure accurate tariff application.