Tridecyl Alcohol from Germany
Tridecyl alcohol (C13 branched) used in industrial cleaners and wetting agents. Synthetic saturated acyclic monohydric alcohol under HTS 2905.19.90.90.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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