Oleyl Alcohol 80/20 Technical Grade from China
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.
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
• Verify purity and composition certificate confirming >75% oleyl content and vegetable origin to meet HTS 3823.70.2000 criteria
• Include REACH/ TSCA registration docs; oleyl alcohol may require DSL listing for Canada imports
• Avoid misclassification as cosmetic grade which could shift to 2905.17; provide industrial end-use declaration