Isostearyl Alcohol Industrial from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide synthesis pathway documentation for synthetic vs. natural distinction
• Test for branched vs. linear structure to confirm classification