Tallow-Derived Industrial Stearyl/Cetyl Alcohol from Mexico
Stearyl/cetyl alcohol mixture from beef tallow fatty acids, reduced for industrial use in candles, polishes, and rubber processing. Falls under HTS 3823.70.40.00 as other fatty alcohols from animal origin, distinguished from vegetable-derived or specific chain types.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include tallow source BSE/TSE compliance certificates for animal-derived imports
• Specify industrial end-uses in commercial invoice to avoid cosmetic reclassification
• Monitor CITES if from protected animal species derivatives