Chapter 38 · Miscellaneous chemical products · Section 6
HS Code 3823.11
Stearic acid
Heading 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 3823.11
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3823.11.00 | Stearic acid | 2.1¢/kg + 3.8% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 6.6¢/kg + 25% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 3823.11
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 3823 11 00 | Stearic acid | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 3823.11
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 3823 11 00 00 | Stearic acid | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3823 11 00 20 | Fatty acids with a carbon chain length of C6, C8, C10, C12, C14, C16 or C18 with an iodine value below 105g/100g, including single fatty acids (also referred to as ‘pure cut’) and blends containing a combination of two or more carbon chain lengths | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3823 11 00 50 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3823 11 00 70 | Fatty acids with a carbon chain length of C6, C8, C10, C12, C14, C16 or C18 with an iodine value below 105g/100g, including single fatty acids (also referred to as ‘pure cut’) and blends containing a combination of two or more carbon chain lengths | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3823 11 00 80 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 3823
The subheadings immediately before and after 3823.11 in chapter 38.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 3823.11.
What is HS code 3823.11?
HS code 3823.11 covers: Stearic acid. It belongs to chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 3823.11?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: compound rates. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 3823.11?
The UK extends 3823.11 to 5 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 3823110000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.