Isostearyl Alcohol from Germany
Isostearyl alcohol is a branched-chain C18 fatty alcohol produced by skeletal isomerization of oleyl alcohol from vegetable oils. It meets HTS 3823.70.40.00 criteria as an other industrial fatty alcohol from vegetable fatty substances, valued in synthetic lubricants and emollient esters.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.970%European Union exemption (main list) (U.S. note 52(j))
Import Tips
• Provide isomerization process flow confirming retention of fatty substance derivation status
• Test for branching degree; excessive synthetic modification may shift to Chapter 29
• Declare intended industrial applications in entry summary to prevent consumer product misclassification