C12-C18 Vegetable-Derived Fatty Alcohol Blend from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12%
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
• 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