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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

3304.99.50.00Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If pre-formulated cosmetic preparations

Beauty preparations containing alcohol classified by end-use in Chapter 33.

1520.00.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 38.7%

If glycerol by-product from fat hydrolysis

Crude fatty alcohols from natural fat processing go to Chapter 15.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cosmetic-grade USP/EP certificates required for personal care imports

Low peroxide value specification prevents rancidity claims

INCI name 'Myristyl Alcohol' must match invoice description