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4-Decanol Isomer from Japan

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 — 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

• 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