Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol Blend (C16-18) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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