Oleyl Alcohol CP Grade (Cosmetic Pharmaceutical)
Refined oleyl alcohol meeting cosmetic/pharmaceutical standards, derived from vegetable fatty acids via hydrogenation/reduction processes. Falls under HTS 3823.70.2000 as industrial fatty alcohol from vegetable origin despite high purity due to production method from natural fats.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If synthesized from petrochemicals rather than reduced from vegetable fatty acids
Petroleum-derived acyclic alcohols classified under Chapter 29 based on chemical structure.
If pre-mixed with emulsifiers as surface-active preparation
Mixtures with surfactant properties shift to Chapter 34 preparations.
If imported as chemical additive mixture > oleyl alcohol alone
Prepared chemical mixtures not qualifying as pure fatty alcohols go to 3824 residual chemicals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide fatty acid origin certificate even for CP grade; vegetable source determines .20 classification
• Cosmetic-grade requires INCI declaration but remains 3823.70 if industrially produced from fats
• Watch for FDA cosmetic notification requirements separate from tariff classification
Related Products under HTS 3823.70.20.00
Oleyl Alcohol 80/20 Technical Grade
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.
Branched Oleyl Alcohol for Polymer Plasticizers
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.
Oleyl Cetyl Alcohol Blend 70/30 Industrial
Mixture containing 70% oleyl alcohol and 30% cetyl alcohol, both derived from vegetable tallow/palm oils for industrial emulsifiers. Classified under HTS 3823.70.2000 as fatty alcohol mixture from vegetable origin where oleyl predominates.
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.
Oleyl Alcohol from Tallow Fats Industrial Grade
Industrial oleyl alcohol produced by high-pressure hydrogenation of beef tallow fatty acids. Qualifies for HTS 3823.70.2000 as fatty alcohol derived from animal origin fatty substances.
Technical Oleyl Alcohol for Textile Finishing
Crude oleyl alcohol from palm stearin for textile softeners and antistatic agents. HTS 3823.70.2000 classification based on vegetable origin and industrial fatty alcohol function.