Oleyl Alcohol
Oleyl alcohol is a long-chain unsaturated industrial fatty alcohol derived from natural oils like oleic acid, primarily used as a chemical intermediate in surfactants and lubricants. It falls under HTS 3823.70.60.00 as an 'other' industrial fatty alcohol, distinguished from C6-C13 alcohols by its higher chain length and specific industrial applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically modified or aromatic
Acyclic alcohols with additional functional groups fall under Chapter 29 organic chemicals rather than industrial fatty alcohols.
If when formulated into surface-active preparations
If processed into surfactants or detergents, classification shifts from pure fatty alcohol to finished preparations in heading 3402.
If chain length C6-C13
Shorter-chain industrial fatty alcohols like octanol are specifically covered under 3823.70.20, separate from 'other' longer-chain alcohols.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and chain length via COA to confirm classification under industrial fatty alcohols, avoiding misclassification as cosmetic grades
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) documenting non-potable, industrial use to prevent reclassification as consumer products
Related Products under HTS 3823.70.60.00
Palmityl Alcohol Flakes
Palmityl alcohol (cetyl/palmitic C16) in flake form is an industrial fatty alcohol for candle wax modifiers and metalworking fluids. HTS 3823.70.60.00 applies to this 'other' industrial fatty alcohol in non-liquid presentations for industry.
Isostearyl Alcohol Industrial
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.
Arachidyl Alcohol Technical
Arachidyl alcohol (C20) technical grade is a long-chain industrial fatty alcohol from peanut oil processing, used in high-temperature lubricants. Classified under HTS 3823.70.60.00 for 'other' industrial fatty alcohols.
Cetyl Alcohol Industrial Grade
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.
Stearyl Alcohol Bulk Industrial
Stearyl alcohol (C18) is a high-purity industrial fatty alcohol produced via hydrogenation of stearic acid, essential for textile processing aids and rubber lubricants. It qualifies for HTS 3823.70.60.00 as an 'other' industrial fatty alcohol for non-retail, manufacturing uses.
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.