Tridecyl Alcohol from Mexico
Tridecyl alcohol (C13 branched) used in industrial cleaners and wetting agents. Synthetic saturated acyclic monohydric alcohol under HTS 2905.19.90.90.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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