Octanol Defoamer Concentrate from China
2-Ethylhexanol (C8 branched) based anti-foaming agent for aqueous systems in paper manufacturing. Falls under HTS 3824.99.9310 as acyclic monohydric alcohol mixture (C11 or lower only), NES chemical preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Foam knockdown test data supports defoamer classification vs general solvents
• Biodegradability statements for wastewater discharge compliance
• Confirm branching doesn't constitute 'substituted' per HTS notes