Isostearyl Alcohol from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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