Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol Blend (C16-18)
Cetearyl alcohol (mixture of cetyl C16 and stearyl C18 alcohols) used as opacifier and stabilizer in lotions, classified under HTS 2905.17.00.00 when containing the named alcohols. Common in emulsified cosmetic bases. Qualifies as Chapter 29 acyclic saturated monohydric alcohols.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in finished hair preparations
Incorporation into complete hair conditioners shifts to Chapter 33 preparations.
If significant C14 or C20 chain contamination
Presence of unlisted chain lengths may require residual 2905.19 classification.
If marketed as 'cosmetic emollient blend' with additives
Proprietary blends with conditioners become Chapter 38 prepared additives.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify C16+C18 content percentage and ratio in commercial invoice for classification verification
• Include REACH/SDS documentation confirming no excluded Chapter 29 additives or impurities
• Avoid retail packaging which might trigger consumer goods classification
Related Products under HTS 2905.17.00.00
Lauryl Alcohol (Dodecan-1-ol)
Lauryl alcohol, also known as dodecan-1-ol, is a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol with 12 carbon atoms, used primarily as a chemical intermediate and surfactant raw material in cosmetics and detergents. It falls under HTS 2905.17.00.00 as it is specifically listed among the saturated monohydric alcohols of this subheading. This pure chemical compound meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Cetyl Alcohol (Hexadecan-1-ol)
Cetyl alcohol, or hexadecan-1-ol, is a C16 saturated fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in skincare formulations and pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 2905.17.00.00 as one of the three specifically named acyclic saturated monohydric alcohols. Meets Chapter 29 requirements as a separate chemically defined compound without excluded additives.
Stearyl Alcohol (Octadecan-1-ol)
Stearyl alcohol, chemically octadecan-1-ol, serves as a viscosity builder and co-emulsifier in personal care products, candles, and lubricants. HTS 2905.17.00.00 specifically covers this C18 saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol as a pure chemical compound per Chapter 29 scope. Used widely in industrial and cosmetic manufacturing.
Lorol C12-14 Fatty Alcohol Blend (Lauryl/Myristyl)
Commercial Lorol C12-14 is a mixture dominated by lauryl (C12) and myristyl (C14) alcohols, classified under HTS 2905.17.00.00 when lauryl alcohol predominates. Used in shampoo and soap manufacturing as a surfactant base. Technical grade meets Chapter 29 purity standards for chemically defined acyclic alcohols.
Technical Grade Lauryl Alcohol Flakes
Lauryl alcohol in flake form for easier handling in detergent production, still classified as pure dodecan-1-ol under HTS 2905.17.00.00. Physical form doesn't affect chemical classification per Chapter 29 notes. Used in industrial surfactant synthesis.
Pharma Grade Cetyl Alcohol
High-purity cetyl alcohol meeting USP/EP standards for pharmaceutical ointments and suppositories, classified under HTS 2905.17.00.00. Purity exceeds 99% hexadecan-1-ol with controlled impurities. Chapter 29 chemical compound, not Chapter 30 pharmaceutical.