2905.16.00/1-Octanol (n-Octanol)/Mexico

1-Octanol (n-Octanol) from Mexico

1-Octanol is a straight-chain saturated monohydric alcohol with the formula C8H17OH, used as a chemical intermediate in plasticizers and fragrances. It falls under HTS 2905.16.00 as a primary isomer of octanol, being an acyclic saturated monohydric alcohol. This classification follows Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Calculate with your customs value Verify classification with AI

Import Tips

• Verify purity certificates to confirm it meets 'chemically defined organic compound' criteria per Chapter 29 note (a)

• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) showing stabilizer use if present, as allowed under Chapter 29 note (f)

• Avoid misclassification as mixtures; ensure single isomer content to prevent reclassification to Chapter 38