Branched Oleyl Alcohol for Polymer Plasticizers

Specially branched oleyl alcohol C18:1 derived from coconut/palm kernel oils, used in PVC plasticizer production. HTS 3823.70.2000 covers this industrial fatty alcohol from vegetable origin despite branching from natural feedstock.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.1%+17.5%22.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇨🇦Canada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇩🇪Germany5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇯🇵Japan5.1%+10.0%15.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3823.70.60Lower: 19.9% vs 22.6%

If guar gum-derived or other non-fatty substance origins

Only alcohols from fatty substances of animal/vegetable origin qualify for .20 subheading.

2915.90Lower: 13.8% vs 22.6%

If esterified with carboxylic acids before import

Oleyl esters are classified as carboxylate esters in Chapter 29.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 22.6%

If crude distillation bottoms containing <70% oleyl alcohol

Petroleum distillation residues classified under mineral oils Chapter 27.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include GC-MS analysis confirming branched chain from vegetable hydrogenation process

Industrial use declaration prevents cosmetic classification challenges

TSCA pre-manufacture notice may apply for new polymer applications

Related Products under HTS 3823.70.20.00

Oleyl Alcohol 80/20 Technical Grade

Oleyl alcohol is a long-chain unsaturated fatty alcohol derived from oleic acid in vegetable oils like olive or palm oil, classified under HTS 3823.70.2000 as an industrial fatty alcohol from animal or vegetable origin. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid used primarily in industrial applications.

Oleyl Alcohol CP Grade (Cosmetic Pharmaceutical)

Refined oleyl alcohol meeting cosmetic/pharmaceutical standards, derived from vegetable fatty acids via hydrogenation/reduction processes. Falls under HTS 3823.70.2000 as industrial fatty alcohol from vegetable origin despite high purity due to production method from natural fats.

Oleyl Cetyl Alcohol Blend 70/30 Industrial

Mixture containing 70% oleyl alcohol and 30% cetyl alcohol, both derived from vegetable tallow/palm oils for industrial emulsifiers. Classified under HTS 3823.70.2000 as fatty alcohol mixture from vegetable origin where oleyl predominates.

High Purity Oleyl Alcohol for Lubricant Additives

Distilled oleyl alcohol >90% purity from soybean oil fatty acids, used as lubricity improver in metalworking fluids. HTS 3823.70.2000 applies to this vegetable-derived industrial fatty alcohol.

Oleyl Alcohol from Tallow Fats Industrial Grade

Industrial oleyl alcohol produced by high-pressure hydrogenation of beef tallow fatty acids. Qualifies for HTS 3823.70.2000 as fatty alcohol derived from animal origin fatty substances.

Technical Oleyl Alcohol for Textile Finishing

Crude oleyl alcohol from palm stearin for textile softeners and antistatic agents. HTS 3823.70.2000 classification based on vegetable origin and industrial fatty alcohol function.