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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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