Branched Oleyl Alcohol for Polymer Plasticizers from Japan
Branched oleyl alcohol is a C18:1 unsaturated fatty alcohol derived from coconut or palm kernel oils, modified to have a branched structure. It is used as a plasticizer in PVC production, which is an industrial application. This product falls under tariff item 3823.70.00 as an industrial fatty alcohol, regardless of its branched nature, since it is not a separate chemically defined compound and is not excluded by chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is classified as an industrial fatty alcohol, not a separate chemically defined compound, to avoid misclassification
• Provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA to confirm the C18:1 content and branched structure
• Verify if any anti-dumping or countervailing duties apply to imports from specific countries