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1-Octanol

1-Octanol is a C8 straight-chain primary alcohol used in perfumes and as a chemical intermediate. It qualifies under HTS 2905.19.90.90 as a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol not specifically named elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+37.5%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3302.10Lower: 12.5% vs 41.2%

If put up as perfume fixative with scent

Mixtures with odoriferous substances for specific use exclude from Chapter 29 per note 2(g).

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 41.2%

If crude distillation fractions

Industrial grades with impurities classified as chemical mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• CAS 111-87-5 documentation required for customs verification

• Biodegradability certificates increasingly requested for environmental compliance

• Ensure proper ventilation requirements noted on MSDS for shipping

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Isoamyl Alcohol

Isoamyl alcohol (3-methyl-1-butanol) is a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol used as a solvent and flavoring agent. It falls under HTS 2905.19.90.90 as it is a C5-C14 saturated monohydric alcohol, distinct from methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, and pentanol specified in prior subheadings.

1-Hexanol

1-Hexanol is a straight-chain primary saturated alcohol (C6H13OH) used in plasticizers and fragrances. Classified under HTS 2905.19.90.90 as a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol beyond C5 specifications.

Isodecanol

Isodecanol comprises branched C10 saturated alcohols used in synthetic lubricants. Falls under HTS 2905.19.90.90 as other saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols.

1-Decanol

1-Decanol (n-decanol) is a straight-chain C10 primary alcohol used in surfactants. Classified in HTS 2905.19.90.90 as a saturated acyclic monohydric alcohol.

Lauryl Alcohol

Lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol, C12) is a saturated primary alcohol used in detergents. HTS 2905.19.90.90 applies to this synthetic saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol.

Myristyl Alcohol

Myristyl alcohol (1-tetradecanol, C14) serves as an emollient in cosmetics. Falls under HTS 2905.19.90.90 as the longest-chain saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol in this subheading.