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.

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.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 22.6%

If contains >10% synthetic antioxidants or additives

Chemical preparations with functional additives classified under 3824.

2906.19.30Higher: 40.5% vs 22.6%

If acetylated or otherwise esterified derivative

Alcohol derivatives with different functional groups move to specific Chapter 29 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Lubricant additive end-use statement supports industrial classification

Flash point and iodine value certificates validate fatty alcohol specs

EPA lubricant base stock reporting may apply for certain formulations

Related Products under HTS 3823.70.20.00

Oleyl Alcohol 80/20 Technical Grade

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Oleyl Alcohol CP Grade (Cosmetic Pharmaceutical)

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Branched Oleyl Alcohol for Polymer Plasticizers

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Oleyl Cetyl Alcohol Blend 70/30 Industrial

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Oleyl Alcohol from Tallow Fats Industrial Grade

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Technical Oleyl Alcohol for Textile Finishing

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