Capryl Alcohol Mixture (Octanol Isomers) from China
Capryl alcohol refers to commercial mixtures of octanol isomers (C8H17OH) used in cosmetics and flavors. While primarily classified under HTS 2905.16.00 when sufficiently pure, it represents isomer blends of saturated monohydric alcohols per Chapter 29. Purity levels determine chemical compound vs mixture status.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• GC chromatograms must show predominant octanol isomers to qualify under 2905.16.00
• IFRA certificates needed if declaring fragrance use to prevent Chapter 33 exclusion
• Separate isomer mixtures from polyalcohol blends to avoid 2905.17 classification