Stearyl Alcohol for Candle Manufacturing from Japan
Stearyl alcohol specifically for candle wax modification, providing opacity and burn characteristics, under HTS 2905.17.00.00. Pure octadecan-1-ol meeting Chapter 29 chemical definition despite end-use labeling.
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
• Emphasize chemical identity over end-use in import documentation
• Avoid wax blend descriptions that suggest Chapter 34 classification
• Confirm no paraffin pre-mixing which would create artificial wax product