Oleyl Cetyl Alcohol Blend 70/30 Industrial from Japan
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 — 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
• 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