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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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