1-Octanol from China
1-Octanol, also known as octyl alcohol, is a straight-chain primary alcohol with eight carbon atoms, used in perfume manufacturing, as a flavoring agent, and as a chemical intermediate. It qualifies for HTS 2905.16.0050 as the reference saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol 'octanol' explicitly named in the heading, distinct from isomers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
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 GC-MS analysis confirming straight-chain C8H17OH structure to distinguish from branched isomers
• Label containers with UN 1065 hazard info; ensure DOT compliance for flammable liquid shipments