2-Decanol (Secondary Decyl Alcohol) from China
2-Decanol is an isomer of decyl alcohol where the hydroxyl group is attached to the second carbon of a 10-carbon chain, making it a secondary saturated acyclic alcohol. Classified under HTS 2905.19.90.10 as a decyl alcohol isomer per the subheading specification. Used in fragrance compounds and as a solvent intermediate.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
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
• Confirm isomer specification via NMR or GC-MS analysis to distinguish from primary decanols
• Ship under proper flammable liquid regulations (flash point ~82°C)
• Include SDS showing <1% water content to avoid mixture classification