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Laboratory Reference Standard Lauryl Alcohol from Japan

Analytical grade dodecan-1-ol used as GC/MS reference standard and calibration material, classified under HTS 2905.17.00.00. High purity (>99.5%) meets Chapter 29 chemical definition despite laboratory packaging.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include NIST traceability and purity certificates

• Declare small package sizes as lab chemicals, not retail

• Avoid 'kit' descriptions suggesting Chapter 38 lab reagent classification