4-Decanol Isomer from Germany
4-Decanol is a specific isomer of decyl alcohol with the OH group on the fourth carbon position in a linear C10 chain, qualifying as a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol. It matches HTS 2905.19.90.10 for decyl alcohol and its isomers, distinct from other chain lengths. Employed in specialty chemical synthesis and flavor production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide chromatogram proving single isomer >90% purity to meet 'chemically defined' criteria
• Use stainless steel containers to prevent isomerization during transport
• Declare exact position of OH group in commercial invoice