Branched Oleyl Alcohol for Polymer Plasticizers from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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