Cetyl Alcohol (Cetostearyl Alcohol Blend)
Cetyl alcohol, a C16 fatty alcohol mixture often blended with stearyl alcohol, produced by reduction of palmitic or stearic acids from animal tallow or vegetable oils. This industrial fatty alcohol falls under tariff item 3823.70.00.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a separate chemically defined compound
Separate chemically defined fatty alcohols may be classified in Chapter 29, but note 1 to Chapter 38 excludes them unless specifically listed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify whether the product is derived from animal or vegetable sources, as this may affect import requirements
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the C16 content
• Ensure the product is not put up for retail sale as a cosmetic ingredient
Related Products under Tariff item 3823.70.00
Behenyl Alcohol (Docosanol)
Behenyl alcohol (docosanol), a C22 fatty alcohol derived from rapeseed or other vegetable oils via high-pressure hydrogenation of behenic acid. This industrial fatty alcohol is classified under tariff item 3823.70.00.
Branched Oleyl Alcohol for Polymer Plasticizers
Branched oleyl alcohol (C18:1) derived from coconut or palm kernel oils, specially processed for use as a plasticizer in PVC production. This industrial fatty alcohol is classified under tariff item 3823.70.00 as it is a product of vegetable origin used in industrial applications.
C12-C18 Vegetable-Derived Fatty Alcohol Blend
A mixed-chain C12-C18 fatty alcohol blend from coconut or palm kernel oil hydrogenation, used in detergent and emulsifier production. This vegetable-derived industrial fatty alcohol blend falls under tariff item 3823.70.00.
High Purity Oleyl Alcohol for Lubricant Additives
High-purity oleyl alcohol (over 90%) distilled from soybean oil fatty acids, used as a lubricity improver in metalworking fluids. This vegetable-derived industrial fatty alcohol falls under tariff item 3823.70.00 for industrial fatty alcohols.
Industrial Oleyl Alcohol for Ink Vehicles
Low-odor oleyl alcohol derived from high-oleic sunflower oil, specifically designed for use in lithographic ink resins and vehicles. This industrial fatty alcohol of vegetable origin is classified under tariff item 3823.70.00.
Isostearyl Alcohol
Isostearyl alcohol, a branched-chain C18 fatty alcohol produced by skeletal isomerization of oleyl alcohol from vegetable oils. This industrial fatty alcohol meets the criteria for tariff item 3823.70.00.