Oleyl Cetyl Alcohol Blend 70/30 Industrial from Germany
Mixture containing 70% oleyl alcohol and 30% cetyl alcohol, both derived from vegetable tallow/palm oils for industrial emulsifiers. Classified under HTS 3823.70.2000 as fatty alcohol mixture from vegetable origin where oleyl predominates.
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
• Composition certificate must specify percentages and common vegetable origin for both components
• Blends classified by principal alcohol (oleyl >50%) under .20 subheading
• Avoid retail packaging which might trigger consumer product regulations