Industrial Oleyl Alcohol for Ink Vehicles from Japan
Low odor oleyl alcohol from high oleic sunflower oil for lithographic ink resins and vehicles. Classified HTS 3823.70.2000 as vegetable fatty alcohol for printing ink production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Printing ink chemical declaration prevents lubricant reclassification
• Low iodine value specification confirms oxidative stability for inks
• VOC content reporting required for ink solvent applications