Cetyl Alcohol Industrial Grade from Germany
Cetyl alcohol (C16) is a saturated industrial fatty alcohol used in manufacturing emulsifiers, lubricants, and defoamers for industrial processes. Classified under HTS 3823.70.60.00 as 'other' industrial fatty alcohols due to its palm oil derivation and non-cosmetic, bulk industrial applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide origin certificates tracing to industrial refining processes to distinguish from pharmaceutical/cosmetic grades
• Label containers clearly as 'industrial use only' to avoid scrutiny under consumer product regulations