Oleyl Alcohol CP Grade (Cosmetic Pharmaceutical) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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