Oleyl Alcohol CP Grade (Cosmetic Pharmaceutical) from China
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.
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
• 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