Stearyl Alcohol for Candle Manufacturing from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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