Branched Oleyl Alcohol for Polymer Plasticizers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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