Decyl Alcohol Pharmaceutical Grade
Decyl alcohol pharmaceutical grade is high-purity 1-decanol (>99.5%) meeting USP/EP standards for use as a pharmaceutical excipient and antimicrobial agent. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2905.19.00 as 'other' saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is tert-butyl alcohol pharmaceutical grade
tert-Butyl alcohol is a named saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol in subheading 2905.14.
If the product is octanol pharmaceutical grade
Octanol is a named saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol in subheading 2905.16.
If the product is nonanol pharmaceutical grade
Nonanol is a named saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol in subheading 2905.17.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Pharmaceutical grade purity is acceptable; ensure the product is a separate chemically defined organic compound
• Provide the certificate of analysis to the CBSA if requested
• No special permits are required for this alcohol, but a valid Commercial Invoice and HS classification must be provided
Related Products under Tariff item 2905.19.00
1-Decanol (n-Decyl Alcohol)
1-Decanol (n-decyl alcohol) is a straight-chain saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol with the formula C10H21OH, used in plasticizers, lubricants, and as a chemical intermediate. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2905.19.00 as 'other' saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols.
1-Hexanol
1-Hexanol, also known as hexyl alcohol, is a primary saturated acyclic alcohol with the formula C6H14O. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2905.19.00 as an 'other' saturated monohydric alcohol. It is used in plasticizers, flavors, and detergents.
2,2-Dimethyl-1-Propanol (Neopentyl Alcohol)
2,2-Dimethyl-1-propanol, also known as neopentyl alcohol, is a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol with the formula C5H12O. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, qualifying under tariff item 2905.19.00 as an 'other' saturated monohydric alcohol. Its highly branched structure makes it valuable in specialty polymer synthesis and as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
2-Decanol (Secondary Decyl Alcohol)
2-Decanol is a secondary saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol with the hydroxyl group on the second carbon of a 10-carbon chain. It is an isomer of decyl alcohol, classified under tariff item 2905.19.00 as 'other' saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols.
2-Ethyl-1-Butanol
2-Ethyl-1-Butanol is a branched primary alcohol with the formula C6H14O, a key isomer of hexyl alcohol. It is a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol, and as a specific hexyl isomer, it falls under tariff item 2905.19.00, which covers other saturated monohydric alcohols. This compound is widely used in the production of plasticizers, such as DOP (dioctyl phthalate), and as a solvent in coatings and resins.
2-Hexanol
2-Hexanol is a secondary hexyl alcohol isomer with the hydroxyl group attached to the second carbon of a six-carbon chain (C6H14O). As a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol, it is classified under tariff item 2905.19.00, which covers other saturated monohydric alcohols. This compound is commonly used as a solvent, in the production of surfactants, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.