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Pharma Grade Cetyl Alcohol from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include USP/EP certificates and impurity profiles distinguishing from cosmetic grades

• Declare as 'API excipient chemical,' not finished dosage form

• FDA registration may be required alongside customs chemical declaration