Behenic Alcohol Industrial Thickener from Japan
C22 behenic alcohol mixture with trace C20-C24 alcohols for viscosity modification in industrial lubricants and coatings. Falls under HTS 3824.99.93.20 as exclusively C12+ acyclic monohydric alcohol preparation. Enhances shear stability in high-performance formulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide end-use statement distinguishing from lubricant additives; confirm no glyceride content via saponification value test; comply with REACH if transshipping through EU