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.

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.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 19.9%

If containing hazardous substances listed in notes

Preparations with specific pesticides or pollutants from subheading notes shift to 3824 hazardous mixtures.

2915.70.01Higher: 40% vs 19.9%

If saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivatives

Certain chemically modified fatty derivatives are classified as organic chemicals in Chapter 29.

3403.19Lower: 15.8% vs 19.9%

If lubricating preparations containing additives

Formulated lubricant compositions move from pure alcohol to finished lubes under heading 3403.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit lab analysis confirming C18 chain length and industrial specifications to support 'other' fatty alcohol status

Ensure packaging is industrial drums/totes, not consumer sizes, to prevent reclassification

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