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