Mixed Decyl Alcohols (1- & 2- Decanol Blend) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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