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%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
• 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