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Octanol Defoamer Concentrate from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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