Myristyl Alcohol from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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