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Tridecyl Alcohol

Tridecyl alcohol (C13 branched) used in industrial cleaners and wetting agents. Synthetic saturated acyclic monohydric alcohol under HTS 2905.19.90.90.

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.

3402.90.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 41.2%

If surface-active preparations

Preparations containing alcohols as active matter classified in Chapter 34.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 41.2%

If mixed C12-C15 alcohols

Commercial alcohol cuts classified as mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• HLB 7-9 range typical; specify for wetting agent applications

• Biodegradability >60% OECD 301B certification increasingly required

• Distinguish from oxo-alcohols with different branching patterns

Related Products under HTS 2905.19.90.90

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.

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.

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.