C12-C18 Vegetable-Derived Fatty Alcohol Blend from Japan
A mixed-chain C12-C18 fatty alcohol blend from coconut/palm kernel oil hydrogenation, used in detergent and emulsifier production. Classified as HTS 3823.70.40.00 'other' since no specific chain-length subheading applies to this broad industrial mixture from vegetable origin.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit detailed chain distribution analysis showing no dominance of lauryl (C12-14) for 'other' status
• Ensure blend specification excludes aromatic or synthetic alcohol contaminants
• Use industrial drum/tote packaging to affirm non-consumer classification