Myristyl Alcohol from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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