Stearyl Alcohol (Octadecan-1-ol) from China
Stearyl alcohol, chemically octadecan-1-ol, serves as a viscosity builder and co-emulsifier in personal care products, candles, and lubricants. HTS 2905.17.00.00 specifically covers this C18 saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol as a pure chemical compound per Chapter 29 scope. Used widely in industrial and cosmetic manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit certificate of analysis showing C18 content >90% to confirm classification versus mixed fatty alcohols
• Avoid descriptions like 'cosmetic grade' which may cause classification as Chapter 33 preparations
• Ensure no added anti-dusting agents beyond Chapter 29 note (g) allowances to maintain pure chemical status