2905.17.00.00/Lauryl Alcohol (Dodecan-1-ol)/Japan

Lauryl Alcohol (Dodecan-1-ol) from Japan

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.

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

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Import Tips

• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity as dodecan-1-ol to avoid reclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38

• Ensure proper labeling with CAS number (112-53-8) and safety data sheets for HAZMAT compliance during import

• Verify supplier COA matches HTS description to prevent customs holds on higher-chain alcohol blends