Oleyl Alcohol Distillate 85% for Defoamers from Japan
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 — 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
• Distillation report showing 85%+ oleyl confirms fatty alcohol predominance
• Defoamer end-use supports industrial over cosmetic classification
• Silicone content testing prevents 3824.99 misclassification