Mixed Decyl Alcohols (1- & 2- Decanol Blend) from Germany
Mixture containing primarily 1-decanol and 2-decanol isomers (total >98% C10 alcohols) qualifies as chemically defined under Chapter 29 when isomers of same compound. HTS 2905.19.90.10 applies specifically to decyl alcohol isomers. Common in detergent alcohol 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
• Specify isomer ratio in import docs; total C10 content >95% required
• Nitrogen blanketing during storage prevents peroxidation
• REACH/SVHC declarations if EU origin