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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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