Isostearyl Alcohol Industrial from Canada
Isostearyl alcohol, a branched-chain industrial fatty alcohol from oleic acid isomerization, serves in synthetic lubricants and viscosity modifiers. It fits HTS 3823.70.60.00 as an 'other' synthetic industrial fatty alcohol.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide synthesis pathway documentation for synthetic vs. natural distinction
• Test for branched vs. linear structure to confirm classification