Oleyl Alcohol CP Grade (Cosmetic Pharmaceutical) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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