Isostearyl Alcohol Industrial from Germany
Isostearyl alcohol is a branched-chain industrial fatty alcohol produced by isomerization of oleic acid, used in synthetic lubricants and viscosity modifiers. It is a synthetic industrial fatty alcohol, not a separate chemically defined compound in its commercial form. This product is classified under tariff item 3823.70.00 as an 'other' industrial fatty alcohol.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document the isomerization process from oleic acid to confirm it is a synthetic fatty alcohol
• Ensure the product is not a pure compound, as that would fall under Chapter 29
• Check if the product is subject to any chemical registration requirements under Canadian environmental regulations