Lauryl Alcohol Industrial

Lauryl alcohol (C12) industrial grade is a fatty alcohol from coconut oil fractionation, used in producing nonionic surfactants for cleaning agents. Falls under HTS 3823.70.60.00 as 'other' industrial fatty alcohols beyond the C6-C13 specific subheading scope.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.4%+17.5%19.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇨🇦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇩🇪Germany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇯🇵Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3823.70.40Lower: 19.5% vs 19.9%

If C12 content predominant in C6-C13 range

Predominantly C6-C13 chain lengths have specific subheadings separate from 'other'.

3305.10.00Higher: 35% vs 19.9%

If shampoos or hair preparations

If pre-mixed into hair care products, shifts to Chapter 33 preparations.

3823.19.20Lower: 19.8% vs 19.9%

If industrial fatty acid salts

Fatty acid derivatives like soaps classify under fatty acid subheadings, not alcohols.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from C6-C13 alcohols with detailed chain distribution analysis in import docs

Include TSCA certification for US chemical import compliance

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