Cetyl Alcohol Industrial Grade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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