Cosmetic Lanolin Alcohol from China
Lanolin alcohol, a sterol wax derived from wool grease hydrolysis, used as an emulsifier in skincare products. It provides non-greasy occlusion for moisturizers. Classified in HTS 1505.00.90.00 as a fatty substance derived from wool grease.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide hydrolysis process documentation to confirm derivation from wool grease
• Ensure cosmetic-grade specs meet INCI standards for labeling and compliance
• Separate from bulk waxes to prevent grouping with Chapter 15 general waxes