Mixed Decyl Alcohols (1- & 2- Decanol Blend) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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