Tridecyl Alcohol from Japan
Tridecyl alcohol (C13 branched) used in industrial cleaners and wetting agents. Synthetic saturated acyclic monohydric alcohol under HTS 2905.19.90.90.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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