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Oleyl Alcohol CP Grade (Cosmetic Pharmaceutical) from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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