Palmityl Alcohol Flakes from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify physical form (flakes/pastilles) in entry docs to match industrial handling
• Ensure no food-grade labeling to avoid Chapter 15 oils classification