Oleyl Alcohol Distillate 85% for Defoamers from Germany
Middle distillate cut containing 85% oleyl alcohol from coconut oil processing, used in industrial defoaming formulations. Covered by HTS 3823.70.2000 as vegetable-derived industrial fatty alcohol.
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
• Distillation report showing 85%+ oleyl confirms fatty alcohol predominance
• Defoamer end-use supports industrial over cosmetic classification
• Silicone content testing prevents 3824.99 misclassification