Palmityl Alcohol Flakes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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