Benzyl-octanolamine from Japan
N-Benzyl-octanolamine is a synthetic aromatic amino-alcohol used as a chemical intermediate in surfactant production. The benzyl phenyl ring with amino-alcohol chain qualifies under HTS 2922.19.70.00 for other aromatic variants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide REACH/TSCA registration numbers for chemical substance compliance
• Declare exact alkyl chain length to confirm amino-alcohol identity
• Use steel drums for corrosive liquid handling