Stearyl Alcohol Bulk Industrial from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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