Lorol C12-14 Fatty Alcohol Blend (Lauryl/Myristyl) from Japan
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.
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
• Provide chromatogram showing C12 content exceeds C14 to justify 2905.17 over other fatty alcohol codes
• Declare exact carbon chain distribution to customs for proper saturated acyclic alcohol classification
• Monitor for ethoxylation which would shift classification to 2909.49 polyethers